Practice Connections Game
Sharpen your skills with unlimited practice rounds. Sample puzzles from 900+ past games remixed into fresh challenges!
Why Practice the Connections Game?
Like any puzzle, Connections gets easier with practice. Regular players develop an intuition for spotting category types and recognizing the tricky wordplay in purple categories.
- ✓Learn common category patterns (synonyms, compound words, pop culture)
- ✓Build confidence in eliminating red herrings
- ✓Practice risk management with your four mistakes
- ✓Get comfortable with the game format before tackling today's puzzle
How Practice Rounds Work
Our practice mode pulls categories from 900+ past NYT Connections puzzlesand combines them randomly. This means:
Connections Practice FAQ
Where can I practice the Connections game?
Right here! We offer unlimited practice rounds using categories from 900+ past NYT Connections puzzles. Each practice game combines categories randomly for fresh challenges.
Is Connections practice free?
Yes, our Connections practice is completely free. Play as many practice rounds as you want without signing up or paying anything.
How do I get better at Connections?
Practice is key! Play multiple practice rounds to recognize common category types. Start with easier (yellow) groups, look for wordplay in purple categories, and don't be afraid to shuffle the board.
Can I practice with old Connections puzzles?
Yes! Our archive has 900+ past puzzles you can practice with. Each practice round mixes categories from different dates for unique combinations.
Are these real NYT Connections puzzles?
We use actual categories from past NYT Connections puzzles, remixed into new combinations. This gives you authentic practice while creating fresh challenges.