If you've been enjoying Wordle and similar word games, you might want to give Connections a try. It’s a newer game that’s caught the attention of people who love puzzles but want something a little different from just guessing a single word. While Wordle is all about finding one hidden five-letter word based on clues from your guesses, Connections takes a more group-based approach. Instead of one answer, you're looking to find sets of four words that share something in common. Think of it like finding categories that the words belong to.
The game gives you 16 words, and your job is to figure out which four words go together. It seems easy at first—but the trick is that some words can fit in more than one group. That’s where it gets interesting. For example, you might see the words "Apple," "Peach," "Blackberry," and "Samsung." You might think they're all fruits, but someone else might notice that Samsung is a brand—so maybe it's tech brands instead. That’s what makes it so fun—it’s part logic puzzle, part word association.
Now, unlike Wordle which gives you a new word to guess every day, Connections feels a bit more open-ended. Some fans even like to think of it as “connections unlimited” because once you start thinking in categories, you can create your own challenges or play with friends and come up with new groupings for fun.
Another big difference is in how you play. Wordle is usually a solo game—you give it a quick go while drinking coffee and you're done. Connections often feels more like a game you can enjoy with others. Since there are multiple correct answers to untangle, it’s a great way to spark discussions (and maybe a few friendly arguments) about what words mean and how we think about them.
In short, if you love word games but you're ready for something that gets you thinking in a new way, Connections offers a nice change of pace. It challenges you to see patterns and group words, rather than just focusing on letter placement. Give it a try—you might be surprised how a simple list of 16 words can keep your brain busy for quite a while.