Read the board, then use only the hint you need
Check the version label and match several distinctive words before following the groups. Tile positions can change, so compare distinctive words rather than their placement.
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: Art Styles, Office Tools, Musical Symbols, Board Game Pieces, Kitchen Utensils, Party Instruments. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Airinstruments. These words become category tiles later, which explains why they may seem to fit more than one idea at first.
Hint 1 Show category directions
Hint 2 Show one anchor tile per group
- Art Styles: Cubism
- Office Tools: Stapler
- Musical Symbols: Clef
- Board Game Pieces: Dice
- Kitchen Utensils: Spatula
- Party Instruments: Airinstruments
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: Languages, School Subjects, Government Systems, Sport Events, Tree Species, Cultural Institutions. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Olympics, Trees, Theater, Cinema. These words become category tiles later, which explains why they may seem to fit more than one idea at first.
Hint 1 Show category directions
Hint 2 Show one anchor tile per group
- Languages: Greek
- School Subjects: Philosophy
- Government Systems: Federalism
- Sport Events: Tour De France
- Tree Species: Olive Tree
- Cultural Institutions: Library
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: Languages, School Subjects, Government Systems, Sporting Events, Tree Species, Cultural Institutions. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Olympics, Trees, Theatre, Cinema. These words become category tiles later, which explains why they may seem to fit more than one idea at first.
Hint 1 Show category directions
Hint 2 Show one anchor tile per group
- Languages: Greek
- School Subjects: Philosophy
- Government Systems: Federalism
- Sporting Events: Tour De France
- Tree Species: Olive Tree
- Cultural Institutions: Library
Complete grouped answer
7 groups in two stages. Complete the 6 starting groups first; the remaining 1 group uses the category tiles they create.
1 Create the starter category tiles
Select each set of four words on the opening board. The heading is the category tile you earn.
2 Open the new category tiles
After Step 1, tap the matching category tile and use the four items shown beneath it.
10 groups in two stages. Complete the 6 starting groups first; the remaining 4 groups use the category tiles they create.
1 Create the starter category tiles
Select each set of four words on the opening board. The heading is the category tile you earn.
2 Open the new category tiles
After Step 1, tap the matching category tile and use the four items shown beneath it.
10 groups in two stages. Complete the 6 starting groups first; the remaining 4 groups use the category tiles they create.
1 Create the starter category tiles
Select each set of four words on the opening board. The heading is the category tile you earn.
2 Open the new category tiles
After Step 1, tap the matching category tile and use the four items shown beneath it.
Download Level 861 as PDF
The PDF includes every available board version and grouped answer for this level.