Complete guide to playing Connections — rules, controls, tips, and strategies.
Connections is a word-grouping puzzle popularized by The New York Times. You are given 16 words and must sort them into 4 groups of 4, where each group shares a hidden common theme. Categories range from straightforward (Yellow) to deviously tricky (Purple).
Each puzzle has four groups of four related words. You have four mistakes allowed before losing. Categories range from easy yellow to tricky purple, and wordplay or trick connections are common.
Click or tap 4 words you think belong to the same category, then press Submit. If correct, the group is revealed with its color. If wrong, you lose a life. You have 4 lives. Solve all 4 groups to win!
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