Category grouping helper
Word Connections Solver
Use this page for generic word connection puzzles where the goal is to find hidden relationships between groups of words.
AI Connections Solver is an independent helper for Connections-style word puzzles and is not affiliated with The New York Times.
Find hidden word groups
Paste a complete grid so the solver can compare each word against the others. It works best when you include every candidate word.
Group by meaning, phrase, or wordplay
Some boards use obvious categories, while others depend on idioms, prefixes, suffixes, sound, or missing words. A good solver checks several relationship types.
Useful beyond one daily puzzle
The same approach helps with practice boards, classroom word games, and custom category puzzles where the words need to be grouped logically.
Compare candidates before guessing
If two words both seem right, test the whole group. The wrong fourth word is often the difference between a clean solve and a one-away mistake.
Quick solving checklist
- Look for four words that can share the exact same label.
- Separate literal meanings from puns or phrase fragments.
- Use elimination after each confirmed group.
- Check the word wiki for repeat meanings and decoys.
FAQ
Can this solve custom word connection puzzles?+
Yes. Paste any 16-word category puzzle and use the hints as a reasoning aid.
What if my puzzle has fewer than 16 words?+
The interface works best with a full 16-word grid, but partial groups can still give you useful word insights.
What makes word connection puzzles hard?+
The hardest boards use words with multiple meanings, phrase fragments, or categories that look similar at first glance.