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Connections — Word Grouping Puzzle
Find the four hidden themes that group the 16 words. NYT-style daily logic puzzle.
How to play Connections
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16 words appear in a 4×4 grid
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Find 4 words that share a theme — for example, all dog breeds or all words meaning 'small'
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Submit a group of 4 to see if they're correct
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You have 4 mistakes before the puzzle ends
Tips & strategy
- Easy yellow group first — usually the most obvious theme
- The hardest purple group often involves wordplay or hidden meanings
- When stuck, look for words that don't fit anywhere else
- Some words seem to fit multiple themes — find the tightest connection
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as NYT Connections?
It's the same format — 16 words in 4 groups of 4 themed categories. The puzzles here are independently created with daily fresh content.
How many mistakes can I make?
Four. After 4 wrong group submissions, the puzzle ends and the answers are revealed.
What's the trick to the hardest group?
The 'purple' group often involves wordplay, puns, or shared hidden meanings (e.g., all words containing a hidden state name). Save it for after solving the easier groups.