Daily Brain Teaser: What Connects These?

Five word groups, one hidden link in each — can you crack them all?

Sharpen your pencil (mentally, at least) — today we've got a "what connects these?" puzzle. Below are five short lists of clues. Each list secretly shares a common word or theme. Figure out what links each group, then check your answers at the bottom.

1. CAKE, DAY, RING, VOW

2. BABY, GRAND, PLAYER, UPRIGHT

3. BEEF, CHICKEN, VEGETABLE, BONE

4. RED, TRAFFIC, TAIL, STOP

5. WHITE, WHEAT, BOX, RYE

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Tip: Think about what single word could precede or follow every item in a group.

Answers

1. WEDDING — wedding cake, wedding day, wedding ring, wedding vow

2. PIANO — baby piano, grand piano, player piano, upright piano

3. BROTH — beef broth, chicken broth, vegetable broth, bone broth

4. LIGHT — red light, traffic light, taillight, stoplight

5. BREAD — white bread, wheat bread, bread box, rye bread

Thanks for playing — see you tomorrow for another brain teaser!