Free Connections Puzzle
Find 4 groups hiding in 16 words. Harder than it looks.
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Free Connections Puzzle — Group 16 Words Into 4 Categories
Connections is the word-grouping puzzle that challenges you to find the hidden link between sets of words. You're shown 16 words and must sort them into 4 groups of 4 — but the categories can be tricky, and many words could plausibly belong to multiple groups. You have 4 lives to get it right. Our free version offers Easy, Medium and Hard puzzles with multiple sets to play — no subscription required.
How do you play Connections?
Select 4 words you think share a hidden connection, then press Submit. If correct, the category is revealed. If wrong, you lose a life. You have 4 lives total.
What does 'One Away' mean?
If 3 of your 4 selected words belong to the same group, you'll see a 'One Away' hint — you're close but not quite right.
Are the puzzles free?
Yes, all difficulty levels are free to play with no account required. Shuffle the words, take your time, and enjoy.