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Word grid
All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.
BUBBLY
BURN
CAB
CHARD
EXPIRATION
GLOSSY
KNOCK
MAG
NAME
NUMBER
RAG
SLIGHT
ZIN
ZINE
ZING
ZIP
Themes
The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.
INSULTStraightforward
CREDIT CARD INFOModerate
SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTERTricky
WINE NICKNAMESDevious
One word per group
Theme name plus one word from each category.
INSULTStraightforward
THESE WORDS ALL MEAN A CUTTING REMARK OR PUT-DOWN+ 3 more…
CREDIT CARD INFOModerate
DETAILS YOU'D ENTER WHEN SHOPPING ONLINE+ 3 more…
SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTERTricky
INFORMAL NAMES FOR PUBLICATIONS YOU MIGHT FLIP THROUGH+ 3 more…
WINE NICKNAMESDevious
SHORTENED OR PLAYFUL NAMES FOR TYPES OF WINE+ 3 more…
Full solution
INSULTStraightforward
BURN,KNOCK,SLIGHT,ZING
BURN, KNOCK, SLIGHT, and ZING are all informal words for an insult or cutting remark directed at someone
CREDIT CARD INFOModerate
EXPIRATION,NAME,NUMBER,ZIP
EXPIRATION, NAME, NUMBER, and ZIP are all pieces of information typically required when using a credit card for a purchase
SLANG FOR PRINTED MATTERTricky
GLOSSY,MAG,RAG,ZINE
GLOSSY, MAG, RAG, and ZINE are all slang terms for printed publications such as magazines or newspapers
WINE NICKNAMESDevious
BUBBLY,CAB,CHARD,ZIN
BUBBLY (sparkling wine/champagne), CAB (Cabernet Sauvignon), CHARD (Chardonnay), and ZIN (Zinfandel) are all informal nicknames for wines