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Spoiler-light help | August 29, 2026

Categories Word Game Hints for August 29, 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

    Each word hides a number sound or spelling.

  2. Sharper clue

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

  3. Almost there

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

Group 2 hints
  1. Light clue

    Each can have or refer to a tail.

  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 tails". Try to identify the four matching words before opening the full answer key.

Group 3 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.

Group 4 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.