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Number words

An original nine-word puzzle. Find three groups, then explore the explanations.

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Number words

Find three groups of three connected words.

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Choose three words, then submit your group.

Puzzle notes and explanations

Puzzle notes

This original practice board has nine words and three intended categories. Look at language patterns as well as meanings. It is part of TrioNine’s 38-puzzle collection, published October 1, 2026.

Words on this board: STONE, HONEY, LONELY, LISTEN, OFTEN, TENDER, SIXTH, SIXPENCE, SIXTEEN.

Reveal this puzzle’s three groups and explanations

Contain ONE consecutively

STONE · HONEY · LONELY

Each spelling contains the consecutive letters O-N-E.

Contain TEN consecutively

LISTEN · OFTEN · TENDER

Each spelling contains T-E-N consecutively.

Contain SIX consecutively

SIXTH · SIXPENCE · SIXTEEN

Each spelling contains S-I-X consecutively.

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