About Group of Four

Group of Four is a word-association puzzle: you are shown 16 words and must sort them into four hidden groups of four, where each group shares a connection. The catch is that several words look like they belong in more than one group — spotting the trap is half the challenge.

How to play

• Study the 16 words and look for themes that link sets of four.
• Select four words you believe form a group and submit them.
• Solve all four groups, ideally with as few mistakes as possible.
• A new puzzle appears each day.

Tips to crack it

• Start with your most certain group — locking it in removes red herrings from the others.
• Beware of overlaps: a word that fits two themes usually belongs to the less obvious one.
• Think about double meanings, categories, and words that can follow or precede a common word.

Why play?

It is a superb workout for lateral thinking and vocabulary, rewarding the kind of flexible, sideways reasoning that pure logic puzzles do not.

Frequently asked questions

How many groups are there?

Four groups of four, made from sixteen words.

Is there a new puzzle daily?

Yes — a fresh challenge each day.

Is it free?

Yes, free with no account needed.

Can I play on mobile?

Yes, on any modern browser.