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Player Guide
How to Play Connections Categories
Spot the hidden relationships between words. Find 4 groups of 4 without making more than 4 mistakes. Free to play daily with independent statistics and streak tracking.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1Examine the 16 words displayed in the 4x4 grid.
- 2Identify 4 words that share an underlying theme, meaning, or trivia connection.
- 3Tap 4 words to highlight them, then press Submit.
- 4Solve all 4 color-coded categories before exhausting your 4 allowed mistakes.
Pro Solving Tips
- •Watch out for red herrings: words designed to tempt you into false groups.
- •The 4 categories progress in difficulty: Yellow (straightforward), Green (common), Blue (tricky), Purple (cryptic/wordplay).
- •If you have 3 out of 4, the game will let you know you are One Away.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the four colors mean in Connections?
Yellow is the most straightforward group, followed by Green, Blue, and Purple as the trickiest.
How many mistakes can I make?
You can make up to 4 mistakes before the game ends.