CONEXO
Group 16 words into 4 secret categories.
New puzzle drops every day.
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What Is CONEXO?

CONEXO is a free daily word puzzle where you group 16 words into 4 secret categories of 4. Sounds simple — it rarely is. Each puzzle has one easy group, one medium, one hard, and one that will genuinely make you question everything you thought you knew about words.

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New puzzle daily
Fresh challenge every day at midnight. Miss one? The archive has every past puzzle.
Unlimited guesses
No hard limit on mistakes. Keep going until you crack every group.
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Daily streak
Play every day to build your streak. Your longest run is saved automatically.
Points scoring
First-try groups earn 30 pts. Speed and accuracy both matter to your total score.

How to Play CONEXO

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Look at the 16 words
You get a grid of 16 words. They look random. They're not. Hidden inside are exactly four groups of four.
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Find 4 that belong together
Tap four words you think share a hidden connection — a theme, a category, a "___ word" pattern, or a double meaning.
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Submit and find out
Hit Submit. If your group is correct, it locks in with the category name revealed. Wrong? Try again — no limit on guesses.
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Solve all 4 to win
Clear the board — four groups, four revealed themes, one score. Share your result and come back tomorrow.

CONEXO Difficulty Levels

Every puzzle has four colour-coded groups, ranked from easiest to hardest. The colour shows you how tricky each group is before you even start:

Red Easy
The warmup. Usually a familiar, clear-cut theme. Solve this one first to shrink the board and build momentum.
Green Medium
A step up. You'll likely get it, but at least one word is designed to pull you the wrong way.
Blue Hard
The connection is real but abstract. Think double meanings, wordplay, or "___ before/after" patterns.
Purple Tricky
The one that gets everyone. Usually the last group standing. Always satisfying when it finally clicks.

CONEXO Tips & Strategies

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Start with red
Lock in the easiest group first. It clears the board and makes the harder groups easier to see.
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Watch for decoys
Some words are placed to trick you. If something feels too obvious, ask yourself if it fits somewhere else.
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Think in patterns
Not all groups are about meaning. Many are about what word goes before or after — "fire ___", "___ stone".
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Save hints for purple
You get 2 hints per puzzle. The purple group is where you'll need them most — don't burn both early.
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Shuffle when stuck
A different word order can reveal patterns your brain missed. The shuffle button is free — use it.
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Purple goes last
Once the other three groups are solved, the purple one often becomes obvious. Patience pays off.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CONEXO?

CONEXO is a free daily word connection puzzle. Each puzzle gives you 16 words and challenges you to sort them into 4 hidden groups of 4 based on a shared theme or connection. New puzzle every day, no account needed.

How is CONEXO different from NYT Connections?

Both games involve grouping words by hidden connections, but CONEXO gives unlimited guesses rather than a hard limit of 4 mistakes. CONEXO also rewards faster solving with a points system — 30 points for a first-try group, down to 5 if it takes longer. There's also a daily streak to keep track of.

When does a new CONEXO puzzle come out?

A new CONEXO puzzle drops every day at midnight. The previous day's puzzles stay available in the archive, so you can always go back and catch up on ones you missed.

Is CONEXO free to play?

Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no catch. Just open the site and play.

Can I play old CONEXO puzzles?

Yes. The Previous Games section has the full archive. Browse by month and tap any available date to play that puzzle.

How does scoring work in CONEXO?

Each group is worth 30 points on the first try, 20 on the second, 10 on the third, and 5 points for any attempt after that. A perfect puzzle with zero mistakes scores 120 points total.

What does the streak counter mean?

Your streak counts how many days in a row you've played a CONEXO puzzle. It resets if you skip a day. Streaks are saved locally in your browser — no account needed.

Does CONEXO work on mobile?

Yes, CONEXO is fully optimised for mobile and desktop. The game loads fast and works on any browser — no app download required.

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