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Word grid
All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.
CARD
CASH
CENTURION
CHECK
GOLD
GREEN
HONEY
NUTS
OATS
PLATINUM
SEEDS
TUNGSTEN
WEST
WIN
WIRE
WITH
Themes
The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.
GRANOLA INGREDIENTSStraightforward
PAYMENT METHODSModerate
AMEX CARD TYPESTricky
WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FORDevious
One word per group
Theme name plus one word from each category.
GRANOLA INGREDIENTSStraightforward
THINGS YOU MIGHT MIX TOGETHER FOR A CRUNCHY BREAKFAST TOPPING+ 3 more…
PAYMENT METHODSModerate
WAYS TO SETTLE A BILL AT CHECKOUT+ 3 more…
AMEX CARD TYPESTricky
LEVELS OF PRESTIGE ON A CERTAIN PREMIUM CREDIT CARD BRAND+ 3 more…
WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FORDevious
EACH OF THESE WORDS HIDES BEHIND A SINGLE LETTER ON THE PERIODIC TABLE OR IN COMMON ABBREVIATIONS+ 3 more…
Full solution
GRANOLA INGREDIENTSStraightforward
HONEY,NUTS,OATS,SEEDS
HONEY, NUTS, OATS, and SEEDS are classic ingredients found in homemade or store-bought granola
PAYMENT METHODSModerate
CARD,CASH,CHECK,WIRE
CARD, CASH, CHECK, and WIRE are all common methods used to make payments
AMEX CARD TYPESTricky
CENTURION,GOLD,GREEN,PLATINUM
CENTURION, GOLD, GREEN, and PLATINUM are all tiers or versions of American Express (Amex) credit cards
WHAT "W" MIGHT STAND FORDevious
TUNGSTEN,WEST,WIN,WITH
W stands for TUNGSTEN (its chemical symbol), WEST (as in compass abbreviation), WIN (as in W for a win in sports), and WITH (as in abbreviated texting shorthand or legal notation)