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Spoiler-light help | September 17, 2026

Categories Word Game Hints for September 17, 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

    A detective asks about these.

  2. Sharper clue

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

  3. Almost there

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

Group 2 hints
  1. Light clue

    Charge has a different meaning for each.

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

Group 3 hints
  1. Light clue

    Cold weather brings these out.

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

Group 4 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.