Answer key | September 28, 2026
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HOURGLASS / TIMER / WATCH / CLOCK
HOURGLASS, TIMER, WATCH, and CLOCK all fit the category "Timekeepers". They help measure time. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
WASABI / PEPPER / CHILI / GINGER
WASABI, PEPPER, CHILI, and GINGER all fit the category "Spicy things". They can wake up your taste buds. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
SUGAR / FLOUR / YEAST / BUTTER
SUGAR, FLOUR, YEAST, and BUTTER all fit the category "Baking staples". A bakery keeps these close. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
GAFFER / EDITOR / DIRECTOR / PRODUCER
GAFFER, EDITOR, DIRECTOR, and PRODUCER all fit the category "Film crew roles". They appear in movie credits. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.