Can You Ace This 'Connections' Game Challenge?
Are you a Connections master? Test your skills with this fun challenge inspired by The New York Times game! See if you can find the hidden word groups before time runs out!

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If you're a fan of word puzzles, Connections from The New York Times is your ultimate test of logic, pattern recognition, and lateral thinking. In this addictive game, you must identify four groups of four related words from a set of 16 seemingly random words.
Some connections are obvious, while others are cleverly disguised, requiring creative thinking to spot the hidden relationships.
Think you have what it takes to master this challenge? This quiz will test your ability to recognize patterns, sort words into meaningful categories, and think outside the box.
Can you find the patterns before running out of guesses? Let’s find out!
Which of these four words form a category?
Mercury, Venus, Mars, JupiterMercury, Iron, Lead, GlassJupiter, Saturn, Neptune, PoseidonMars, Snickers, Twix, WaterWhich set of words is related to movies?
Script, Novel, Poem, StoryStage, Spotlight, Curtain, ShowFilm, Album, Canvas, ExhibitionDirector, Actor, Screenplay, Box OfficeWhich set of words represents types of dances?
Salsa, Tango, Waltz, FoxtrotBallet, Theater, Opera, DramaSamba, Flamenco, Rumba, YogaHip-Hop, Pop, Rock, MovieWhich set of words is related to types of cheese?
Brie, Gouda, Cheddar, FetaSwiss, French, Italian, Jalapeรฑo Mozzarella, Baguette, Olive, PestoBlue, Sharp, Mild, MilkWhich words fit into a category of colors?
Light, Dark, Shade, TintCrimson, Indigo, Jade, AmberNeon, Pastel, Bold, InvisibleRed, Green, Blue, RainbowWhich set of words are all part of a deck of cards?
Hand, Trick, Deal, ShuffleKing, Queen, Ace, BridgeBlackjack, Poker, Rummy, BridgeHeart, Club, Diamond, SpadeWhich of these words are types of pasta?
Baguette, Croissant, Brioche, MuffinPenne, Fusilli, Spaghetti, RigatoniGnocchi, Risotto, Polenta, FrittataParmesan, Mozzarella, Ricotta, RomanoWhich group of words are all types of birds?
Goose, Duck, Swan, OtterSparrow, Hawk, Bat, ParrotEagle, Griffin, Phoenix, DragonFalcon, Robin, Penguin, OwlWhich set of words are related to Shakespeare plays?
London, Verona, Athens, DenmarkHamlet, Othello, Macbeth, TempestComedy, Tragedy, History, RomanceKing, Queen, Prince, DukeWhich words fit into a category of desserts?
Sundae, Cone, Shake, FloatCake, Cookie, Pastry, MuffinCaramel, Chocolate, Marshmallow, TofuBrownie, Cheesecake, Pie, TiramisuWhich of these words are famous painters?
Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Galileo, NewtonPicasso, Van Gogh, Monet, RembrandtBeethoven, Mozart, Bach, ChopinShakespeare, Dickens, Austen, PoeWhich words represent types of fabric?
Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic, PlasticTartan, Plaid, Polka Dot, StripesCotton, Silk, Denim, VelvetLeather, Suede, Fur, PlasticWhich of these words are related to cooking?
Sautรฉ, Boil, Roast, GrillKnife, Spoon, Fork, PlateChef, Baker, Butcher, SommelierRecipe, Cookbook, Magazine, BlogWhich group of words are all names of U.S. states?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, GuamTexas, Florida, Ohio, VermontAmerica, Canada, Mexico, BrazilHouston, Orlando, Cleveland, MontpelierWhich of these words are related to money?
Debt, Loan, Mortgage, CreditSafe, Vault, ATM, CarDollar, Yen, Euro, PoundGold, Silver, Platinum, Copper