Games Like NYT Connections You Can Play for Free
If you like the moment in NYT Connections when one word suddenly takes on a second meaning, these two free options let you keep playing or make a board of your own.
WordSort for daily puzzles and unlimited practice
WordSort is our game. Each board asks you to sort 16 words into four groups. Start with the daily puzzle if you want a regular challenge, or choose a random board whenever you want another round. You can play without an account.
To compete with a friend, share your result after finishing a board. Your friend gets the same puzzle and a score to beat.
Swellgarfo’s Custom Connections for making your own board
Use the creator to enter four answers and a description for each of your four categories. It works well for a puzzle about a hobby, a family trip, or an inside joke your friends will recognize. You can also open a published board and play it directly in your browser.
Create a custom Connections puzzle or try a community board.
Pick a game based on what you want to do
- For a daily routine, play the WordSort daily board.
- For back-to-back practice, use WordSort’s random boards.
- For a personalized challenge, build a board with Swellgarfo’s creator.