Answer key | October 4, 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.
PAWN / DIE / TILE / TOKEN
PAWN, DIE, TILE, and TOKEN all fit the category "Board game pieces". You might move or roll these on a tabletop. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
KING / TOOTH / TREE / WATCH
KING, TOOTH, TREE, and WATCH all fit the category "Things with crowns". A crown can sit on each of these. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
CHAPTER / INDEX / SPINE / COVER
CHAPTER, INDEX, SPINE, and COVER all fit the category "Book parts". They help make up a printed book. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
FREIGHT / TENSION / STONE / HEIGHT
FREIGHT, TENSION, STONE, and HEIGHT all fit the category "Hidden numbers". Each word hides a number sound or spelling. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.