Word Groups: a Free Connections-Style Puzzle
How to play
Sixteen words, four hidden groups. Some links are obvious, others hide inside wordplay — and a few words are planted as red herrings. Find all four groups before you make four mistakes. Play today’s daily puzzle, then keep going in Unlimited mode. Free, no account, no paywall.
- Tap four words you think share a connection, then press Submit.
- Right: the group locks in with its color and category name. Wrong: you lose one of your four mistakes.
- “One away…” means three of your four words belong together.
- Colors show difficulty: yellow is easiest, then green, blue, and purple (usually wordplay like ___BALL or hidden words).
- Finish to see all groups, share your emoji grid, or play another puzzle in Unlimited mode.
FAQ
Is this the NYT Connections game?
No. Word Groups is a free Connections-style puzzle. It is an independent game with its own original puzzles and is not affiliated with The New York Times.
How many puzzles are there?
More than 150 original, hand-built puzzles. Every one is checked by a script so that each word fits exactly one of the four groups shown.
When does the daily puzzle change?
At midnight UTC. Everyone gets the same daily puzzle, and your daily streak counts consecutive days solved.
Can I play old or extra puzzles?
Yes. Switch to Unlimited to play random puzzles from the full set as often as you like.
Is it suitable for kids and classrooms?
Yes. All categories are family-friendly — foods, animals, science, sports, and wordplay.
What does the share grid show?
One row per guess, colored by the group each word really belonged to, with no words revealed — so you can share without spoilers.