All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.
The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.
Theme name plus one word from each category.
LAT (latissimus dorsi), PEC (pectoral), QUAD (quadriceps), and TRI (triceps) are all informal abbreviations for muscle groups used in fitness contexts.
CUP, MEDAL, RIBBON, and TROPHY are all physical awards or prizes given to winners or participants in competitions.
GREY (Meredith Grey, Grey's Anatomy), HOUSE (Dr. House, House M.D.), HOWSER (Doogie Howser, M.D.), and QUINN (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) are all title characters who are doctors in TV series.
BEAR (Chicago Bears), BILL (Buffalo Bills), BROWN (Cleveland Browns), and COMMANDER (Washington Commanders) are all NFL team nicknames.