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Spoiler-light help | May 26, 2026

Categories Word Game Hints for May 26, 2026

Use these clues one layer at a time. The first clue is gentle, the second narrows the direction, and the third gives the category title without listing the words.

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Group 1 hints
  1. Light clue

    They commonly show up in green.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about the idea behind "Green things". A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Green things". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 2 hints
  1. Light clue

    A crown can sit on each of these.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about a shared feature that each item can have. A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Things with crowns". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 3 hints
  1. Light clue

    They appear in movie credits.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about the idea behind "Film crew roles". A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Film crew roles". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 4 hints
  1. Light clue

    Each can bloom in its own way.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about a shared action or behavior. A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Things that bloom". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.