Connections

Find the four hidden groups of four

🟪 Find the four hidden groups of four related words!

Word · Ages 8+

Like every game on iplay.free, Connections is completely free — no ads, no sign-up, and no downloads. It runs right in your browser, so there's nothing to install and nothing to buy. With no ads and no account, it's safe to hand to a child and easy to pick up any time.

How to play Connections

• Goal: Sort the 16 words into four hidden groups of four words that share something in common.
• How to play: Tap four words you think belong together, then tap ✅ Submit. A correct group locks into a colored band; a wrong guess costs one try. Use 💡 Hint if you get stuck.
• Win: Find all four groups before you run out of tries!

Game modes

Pick the level that suits you — Connections offers 3 ways to play:

• Relaxed
• Classic
• Expert

Skills you'll practise

vocabulary, word association, categorization, deduction.

Did you know?

🟪 Connections was created by Wyna Liu and launched by The New York Times in June 2023 — it quickly became one of the Times' most-played puzzles. The joy is spotting the hidden link between words!

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