Answer key | September 26, 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.
PIXEL / SEED / BYTE / ATOM
PIXEL, SEED, BYTE, and ATOM 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.
ARROW / FALCON / COMET / SPRINTER
ARROW, FALCON, COMET, and SPRINTER all fit the category "Fast things". Speed is the common thread. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
HOODIE / KITE / PUPPET / VIOLIN
HOODIE, KITE, PUPPET, and VIOLIN all fit the category "Things with strings". A string is part of the object or how it works. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SOAP / MUSIC / CHOCOLATE / SIGNAL
SOAP, MUSIC, CHOCOLATE, and SIGNAL 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.