Games Like Connections
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Connections hands you 16 words and asks you to find four hidden groups. If the red herrings are your favorite part, these games will keep you busy.
Why people like Connections
- Spotting hidden links
- Red herrings that punish rushing
- A satisfying click when a group falls into place
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More games like Connections
| Game | Type | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| PuzzGrid | Word groups | Thousands of user-made grids inspired by the connecting walls of the TV quiz Only Connect. |
| Strands | Word search | A themed word search: find the theme words and the one word that spans the board (The New York Times). |
| Spelling Bee | Word | Make as many words as you can from seven letters; every word must use the center letter (The New York Times). |
| Wordle | Word | Guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries (The New York Times). |
| Waffle | Word | Swap letters to fix a waffle-shaped grid of six words in a limited number of moves. |
| Contexto | Word meaning | Guess the secret word; every guess is ranked by how close it is in meaning. |
How we picked
We looked for games that share at least one thing that makes Connections fun, are free to play in a browser, and post something new regularly. Descriptions are our own, based on each game's public page, checked November 2026. Features change, so check each site for the latest.
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FAQ
Where can I play more Connections-style puzzles?
PuzzGrid has thousands of user-made grids inspired by the connecting walls on the TV quiz Only Connect.
What should I play after Connections?
Strands and Spelling Bee from the same publisher, or a short trivia set like Daily Trivia if you want a change of pace.
Is Daily Trivia affiliated with The New York Times?
No. Daily Trivia is an independent site.