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: Gemstones, Culinary Herbs, Gym Equipment, Construction Tools, Camping Gear, Music Genres. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Hint 1 Show category directions
Hint 2 Show one anchor tile per group
- Gemstones: Diamond
- Culinary Herbs: Basil
- Gym Equipment: Dumbbell
- Construction Tools: Hammer
- Camping Gear: Tent
- Music Genres: Jazz
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: European Capitals, Palm, Mexican Cuisine, Japan, Entertainment, Science. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Samurai, Music, Video, Soccer, Scientists, Astronomy, Physics, Maths. 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
- European Capitals: Rome
- Palm: Tendons
- Mexican Cuisine: Enchiladas
- Japan: Geisha
- Entertainment: Books
- Science: Scientists
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: European Capitals, Palm, Mexican Cuisine, Japan, Entertainment, Science. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Samurai, Music, Video, Football, Scientists, Astronomy, Physics, Maths. 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
- European Capitals: Rome
- Palm: Tendons
- Mexican Cuisine: Enchiladas
- Japan: Geisha
- Entertainment: Books
- Science: Scientists
Complete grouped answer
6 groups in one stage. Solve the 6 groups shown on the opening board; there is no second stage in this version.
1 Solve the board groups
Select each set of four words on the opening board. The heading is the category tile you earn.
14 groups in two stages. Complete the 6 starting groups first; the remaining 8 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.
14 groups in two stages. Complete the 6 starting groups first; the remaining 8 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.
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