Last updated: March 2026
About Word Connections
Word Connections challenges you to find hidden relationships between 16 words. Groups are color-coded by difficulty: yellow (easiest), green, blue, and purple (hardest). The tricky part is that many words are designed to look like they fit in multiple groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you play word connections?
You get 16 words and need to sort them into 4 groups of 4. Each group shares a hidden connection. Select 4 words and submit — if correct, the group is revealed. You have 4 mistakes before the game ends.
How many puzzles are there?
Over 200 handcrafted puzzles with diverse categories spanning food, science, pop culture, wordplay, and more.
Is there a daily puzzle?
Yes! Everyone gets the same puzzle each day. Complete daily puzzles to build your streak.