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Connections Unlimited is a free, endless version of the word-grouping puzzle. Each round gives you 16 words to sort into four hidden groups of four that share a theme. You get four mistakes per round, then start a new puzzle instantly — with no daily limit and no download. Ads never interrupt a game in progress; an optional ad for a hint plays only if you ask for one.

How to play Connections Unlimited

You see 16 shuffled words. Find the four hidden groups of four, and submit one group at a time. When you finish, click New Puzzle to play again — there is no daily limit.

  • Select four words you think share a connection, then submit the group.
  • A correct group locks in and reveals its category.
  • You have four mistakes per round before it ends.
  • Groups are color-coded by difficulty — yellow is easiest, then green, blue, and purple (usually the trickiest).

Why play Connections unlimited?

The official puzzle is one grid per day. Unlimited mode removes the cap so you can play round after round to sharpen your pattern-spotting — ideal for practice, classrooms, or a longer play session. Every round pulls a fresh set of 16 words and four new categories from our own puzzle bank. Prefer a single curated board a day with streaks? Play the daily Connections-style puzzle.

Connections strategy tips

Don't submit your first hunch. Words often fit two groups on purpose, so solve the categories you're sure of first and leave ambiguous words for last. Watch for the purple group — it's usually wordplay, hidden words, or a twist rather than a plain theme. Sorting the obvious four narrows everything else.

Is Connections Unlimited free?

Yes. It's free to play instantly, with no app. The site is ad-supported. Ads never interrupt a game in progress; an optional ad for a hint plays only if you ask for one. You can remove ads entirely with the Player Club ($3.99/mo), a $2.99 Day Pass or a Plus plan.

Connections Unlimited vs. the New York Times Connections

This is a free, unlimited Connections-style grouping game with its own categories. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times, which publishes Connections. The NYT version offers one official puzzle a day; this game lets you play unlimited rounds. Curious about its origins? Read who created Connections and how it works.

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Connections® is a trademark of The New York Times Company. PuzzlePage is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The New York Times. This is an independent, free Connections-style grouping game.

Common questions

Can I play Connections unlimited times?

Yes. After you solve one grouping puzzle, click New Puzzle for another. There's no daily limit — play instantly.

Is Connections Unlimited free?

Yes. It's free and ad-supported, with no app to install. Ads never interrupt a game in progress; an optional ad for a hint plays only if you ask for one. You can remove ads entirely with a $2.99 Day Pass or a Plus plan.

How do you play Connections?

You get 16 words and must sort them into four hidden groups of four that share a connection. Submit one group at a time; you have four mistakes before the round ends.

What do the colors mean in Connections?

Each solved group is color-coded by difficulty: yellow is easiest, then green, then blue, and purple is usually the trickiest — often wordplay or a hidden twist.

What's a good strategy for Connections?

Solve the groups you're certain of first and leave ambiguous words for last, since words are often placed to fit more than one group. Watch the purple group for wordplay.

Is this the New York Times Connections?

No. It's a free, unlimited Connections-style game with its own categories, not affiliated with The New York Times, which publishes Connections.

Do I need an account or app to play?

No. It runs in any web browser on phone, tablet, or desktop — play instantly, no download.

Can I make my own Connections puzzle?

Yes — use the free Connections Puzzle Maker to create your own four categories and share a playable link with students or friends.

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