Answer key | September 23, 2026
The full solution is below, with a short explanation for each group. To avoid spoilers, play the puzzle or open the hints page before reading the answer panels.
LAUNDRY / ORIGAMI / MAP / LETTER
LAUNDRY, ORIGAMI, MAP, and LETTER all fit the category "Things you fold". A crease is part of the process. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
MUSIC / SOAP / SIGNAL / CHOCOLATE
MUSIC, SOAP, SIGNAL, and CHOCOLATE all fit the category "Things with bars". Bars can describe each answer. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
ALGAE / TULIP / FIREWORK / ROSE
ALGAE, TULIP, FIREWORK, and ROSE all fit the category "Things that bloom". Each can bloom in its own way. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
BYTE / PIXEL / ATOM / SEED
BYTE, PIXEL, ATOM, and SEED all fit the category "Tiny units". Smallness connects them. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.