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A little help. Your own aha.
Keep the satisfaction of the solve. Get a nudge for one group, reveal a category, or check the answers at your own pace.
This reference always shows May 16, 2026. It is released in at least one timezone; every answer stays closed until you reveal it.
Pick a colour. Reveal one step at a time.
Straightforward
Look for four entries beginning with C, F, S and T. These initials are in sorted order.
COUPE belongs in this group.
GLASSWARE
A little trickier
Look for four entries beginning with F, M, P and T. These initials are in sorted order.
FIDDLE belongs in this group.
MESS AROUND (WITH)
More challenging
Look for four entries beginning with A, F, L and P. These initials are in sorted order.
ALLEGRO belongs in this group.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE DIRECTIONS
Wordplay & surprises
Look for four entries beginning with B, B, N and T. These initials are in sorted order.
BASSOON belongs in this group.
ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "ASAP"
All four categories and their words, together.
Yellow
COUPE · FLUTE · STEIN · TUMBLER
Green
FIDDLE · MESS · PLAY · TINKER
Blue
ALLEGRO · FORTE · LARGO · PIANO
Purple
BASSOON · BELFAST · NESQUICK · THERMOSTAT
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