🔗 Connections
Find 4 groups of 4 related words!
Select 4 words · Each group shares a hidden connection
🟨 Yellow = easiest 🟩 Green 🟦 Blue 🟪 Purple = hardest
📖 How to Play Connections tap to expand
Objective: Sort 16 words into 4 groups of 4 — each group shares a secret connection.
How to play:
1. Tap/click 4 words you think belong to the same category.
2. Press Submit to check your guess.
3. If correct, those 4 words are revealed with the category name.
4. You have 4 mistakes — use them wisely!
Colour difficulty:
🟨 Yellow — straightforward category
🟩 Green — moderate
🟦 Blue — tricky (watch out for red herrings!)
🟪 Purple — the hardest — words have a hidden twist
Press Shuffle to rearrange the words for a fresh perspective.
🎯 Tips & Strategy — Connections
- Watch for red-herring words that could plausibly fit multiple categories — they're designed to trick you.
- Start with the category you're most confident about to eliminate words and narrow your options.
- Think about non-obvious word associations — categories often have a twist or wordplay.
- Don't assume the most obvious grouping is correct — the puzzle is designed to mislead.
- Use process of elimination on your last guess — if three categories are solved, the fourth is locked in.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Connections free to play?
Yes — completely free, no download, no login needed. Play directly in your browser.
How many categories are there?
There are 4 categories, each containing exactly 4 words that share something in common.
How many mistakes are allowed?
You get 4 mistakes before the game ends — use them wisely, especially on harder guesses.
Is this the official NYT Connections?
No — this is a free unblocked version inspired by NYT Connections, works at school with no login required.
🎮 About Connections Unblocked
Connections is a word grouping puzzle — find four groups of four words that share something in common. Inspired by the popular NYT Connections game, each category is color-coded by difficulty. This free version is unblocked and works at school with no login required — a great daily brain workout.