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Word grid
All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.
ACTOR
BLOCK
CAR
CHECK
CONCERT
DAM
DIRECTOR
DYSENTERY
FORD
GAME
HUNT
MOVIE
OXEN
PLAY
PRESIDENT
STOP
Themes
The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.
RESTRICTStraightforward
TICKETED EVENTSModerate
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAILTricky
WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TODevious
One word per group
Theme name plus one word from each category.
RESTRICTStraightforward
THESE WORDS ALL MEAN TO HOLD BACK OR PREVENT FLOW+ 3 more…
TICKETED EVENTSModerate
THINGS YOU MIGHT BUY A TICKET TO ATTEND+ 3 more…
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAILTricky
THINGS YOU'D ENCOUNTER ON A CLASSIC EDUCATIONAL COMPUTER GAME+ 3 more…
WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TODevious
FAMOUS PEOPLE OR THINGS SHARING A SURNAME WITH A RIVER CROSSING+ 3 more…
Full solution
RESTRICTStraightforward
BLOCK,CHECK,DAM,STOP
BLOCK, CHECK, DAM, and STOP all mean to restrict or impede movement or progress.
TICKETED EVENTSModerate
CONCERT,GAME,MOVIE,PLAY
CONCERT, GAME, MOVIE, and PLAY are all events that typically require purchasing a ticket to attend.
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GAME THE OREGON TRAILTricky
DYSENTERY,FORD,HUNT,OXEN
DYSENTERY, FORD, HUNT, and OXEN are all elements associated with the classic computer game The Oregon Trail — diseases, river crossings, hunting for food, and draft animals.
WHAT “FORD” MIGHT REFER TODevious
ACTOR,CAR,DIRECTOR,PRESIDENT
FORD can refer to Harrison Ford (Actor), Ford (Car brand), John Ford (Director), or Gerald Ford (President).