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Spoiler-light help | August 2, 2026

Categories Word Game Hints for August 2, 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 suggest a gentle texture.

  2. Sharper clue

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

  3. Almost there

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

Group 2 hints
  1. Light clue

    Fresh water flows through this set.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about a specific vocabulary area. A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

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

Group 3 hints
  1. Light clue

    You might move or roll these on a tabletop.

  2. Sharper clue

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

  3. Almost there

    The category title is "Board game pieces". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 4 hints
  1. Light clue

    A theater audience might notice them.

  2. Sharper clue

    Think about a specific vocabulary area. A correct guess should make all four words feel necessary, not merely related.

  3. Almost there

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