Answer key | October 18, 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.
FLEECE / VELVET / MIST / PILLOW
FLEECE, VELVET, MIST, and PILLOW all fit the category "Soft things". They suggest a gentle texture. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.
TOKEN / TILE / DIE / PAWN
TOKEN, TILE, DIE, and PAWN 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.
LAUNDRY / LETTER / ORIGAMI / MAP
LAUNDRY, LETTER, ORIGAMI, and MAP 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.
KETTLEBELL / ROPE / BENCH / MAT
KETTLEBELL, ROPE, BENCH, and MAT all fit the category "Things in a gym". Training rooms are their habitat. The shared link accounts for all four words, which is why the remaining board words should be tested against a different rule.