Read the board, then use only the hint you need
Match several distinctive words before following the groups. Regional boards can change spelling or a category label. Tile positions can change, so compare distinctive words rather than their placement.
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: Marital Status, Zoology, Famous Paintings, Weather Phenomena, Famous Operas, Fall Flowers. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Fish, Insects, Animals, Birds. 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
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Zoology: Fish
- Famous Paintings: Night Watch
- Weather Phenomena: Blizzard
- Famous Operas: Aida
- Fall Flowers: Aster
What to look for on this board
There are 6 opening categories: Marital Status, Zoology, Famous Paintings, Weather Phenomena, Famous Operas, Autumn Flowers. Begin with the category whose four members feel most literal, then reassess the words left behind.
Watch the bridge tiles: Fish, Insects, Animals, Birds. 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
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Zoology: Fish
- Famous Paintings: Night Watch
- Weather Phenomena: Blizzard
- Famous Operas: Aida
- Autumn Flowers: Aster
Complete grouped answer
10 groups in two stages. US route selected from the most complete reference page; compare the visible words on your board. 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. GB route selected from the most complete reference page; compare the visible words on your board. 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.
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