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Puzzle #981

Word Salad #981 Answers

Today's theme

Words Before 'Island'

Here is the complete solution for Word Salad #981, published on Friday, November 6, 2026. The 4×4 letter grid below matches the in-app board, and every accepted word for the Words Before 'Island' theme is listed beneath it.

The letter grid

E
R
U
F
T
S
A
F
L
R
E
I
O
V
D
C

All 5 answers

  • DESERT
  • EASTER
  • LOVE
  • TRAFFIC
  • TREASURE

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Word Salad gives you a 4×4 grid of letters and a themed hint each day. Swipe across connected, adjacent tiles to spell each word that fits the theme — words can bend in any direction. Find every themed word to clear the board. Use the list above whenever a word has you stumped.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the answers to Word Salad #981?
Word Salad #981 (November 6, 2026, theme “Words Before 'Island'”) has 5 answers: DESERT, EASTER, LOVE, TRAFFIC, TREASURE.
What is the theme of Word Salad #981?
The theme for this puzzle is Words Before 'Island'. Every answer relates to it.
How do you play Word Salad?
You get a grid of letters and a theme. Swipe across connected tiles to spell each themed word until you have found them all. Every accepted word for this puzzle is listed above.