How to Play Wordle Connections

Master the complete rules and strategies for word association puzzles

Complete Game Rules

  1. Read and Understand the Words

    Start by carefully reading all 16 words displayed in the puzzle. Take your time to understand their meanings and possible contexts. Consider multiple meanings for each word. Step 1: Read and analyze words
  2. Find 4 Groups of Related Words

    Your goal is to identify 4 groups, each containing exactly 4 related words. Look for common themes, categories, or connections. Each group has a different difficulty level indicated by color. Step 2: Find word groups
  3. Select and Submit Your Answer

    Click on 4 words you believe are connected, then press the Submit button. If correct, they'll be grouped and color-coded. If incorrect, you'll lose one attempt. You have limited mistakes, so think carefully! Step 3: Submit answers

Understanding Difficulty Levels

🟨 Yellow - Easiest

Straightforward categories that most people will recognize immediately. Examples include:

  • Basic colors (RED, BLUE, GREEN, YELLOW)
  • Simple numbers (ONE, TWO, THREE, FOUR)
  • Common categories (CAT, DOG, BIRD, FISH)

🟩 Green - Medium

Requires some thinking but connections are logical. Examples:

  • Furniture (CHAIR, TABLE, SOFA, DESK)
  • Weather (RAIN, SNOW, WIND, STORM)
  • Professions (DOCTOR, TEACHER, LAWYER, CHEF)

🟦 Blue - Challenging

Less obvious relationships or multiple meanings. Examples:

  • Abstract concepts (TIME, SPACE, ENERGY, MATTER)
  • Compound possibilities (Words that form compounds)
  • Cultural references

🟪 Purple - Expert

Requires creative thinking and often involves wordplay. Examples:

  • Rhyming words (POWER, FLOWER, TOWER, SHOWER)
  • Words that follow a pattern
  • Specialized knowledge

Pro Strategies

Start with Yellow

Always begin with the easiest category. This eliminates 4 words and makes the remaining groups clearer.

Use Process of Elimination

If you're stuck, identify what you know first. The last 4 words must form the purple group.

Think Multiple Meanings

Words can have different meanings. A word like "BANK" could mean a financial institution or a river edge.

Don't Rush

Take your time to consider all possibilities before submitting. You only have limited attempts!

Ready to Play?

Now that you understand the rules, start playing and improving your word association skills!

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