Granite Groups answers for Friday, October 16, 2026

No. 11. The hints come first and give a little more each time. The answer stays hidden until you show it.

Hints

Each group's color in the game, from mint (the plainest) to maple (the trickiest). Open a nudge first, then the name if you need it.

Mint group, the plainest
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One of the words is Shepherd.

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Dog breeds

Green group
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One of the words is Warbler.

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Backyard birds

Gold group
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One of the words is Mallard.

Show the group's name

Water birds

Maple group, the trickiest
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One of the words is Mad.

Show the group's name

New Hampshire rivers

The answer

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  • Dog breedsShepherd, Corgi, Labrador, Wolfhound
  • Backyard birdsWarbler, Goldfinch, Robin, Mockingbird
  • Water birdsMallard, Heron, Teal, Wigeon
  • New Hampshire riversMad, Cold, Warner, Ellis
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