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Word grid
All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.
BAND
BASIN
BIT
CRASH
CRATER
CREW
CROP
DRAIN
DROP
FAUCET
HALTER
PACK
SADDLE
STOPPER
TANK
TEAM
Themes
The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.
GROUPStraightforward
PLUNGEModerate
PARTS OF A SINKTricky
EQUESTRIAN GEARDevious
One word per group
Theme name plus one word from each category.
GROUPStraightforward
WORDS FOR A COLLECTION OF PEOPLE WORKING OR PERFORMING TOGETHER+ 3 more…
PLUNGEModerate
WORDS MEANING TO FALL SHARPLY IN VALUE OR LEVEL+ 3 more…
PARTS OF A SINKTricky
COMPONENTS YOU'D FIND AROUND A BATHROOM OR KITCHEN SINK+ 3 more…
EQUESTRIAN GEARDevious
EQUIPMENT USED WHEN RIDING A HORSE+ 3 more…
Full solution
GROUPStraightforward
BAND,CREW,PACK,TEAM
BAND, CREW, PACK, and TEAM are all words meaning a group of people gathered together for a common purpose.
PLUNGEModerate
CRASH,CRATER,DROP,TANK
CRASH, CRATER, DROP, and TANK all mean to decline or fall sharply, often used to describe a sudden loss in value, stock prices, or performance.
PARTS OF A SINKTricky
BASIN,DRAIN,FAUCET,STOPPER
BASIN, DRAIN, FAUCET, and STOPPER are all physical parts that make up or are associated with a sink.
EQUESTRIAN GEARDevious
BIT,CROP,HALTER,SADDLE
BIT, CROP, HALTER, and SADDLE are all items of gear used in horse riding and equestrian activities.