Word Quartet - Free Daily Word Puzzle

How to play Word Quartet

Word Quartet is a free word-grouping puzzle game from ClueJam, played like NYT Connections (an unaffiliated New York Times game). Sort 16 words into 4 themed groups before you make 4 mistakes - new puzzles every day, up to 3 per day, no signup required.

1. Read the 16 words. Each puzzle gives you a 4×4 grid of 16 words. Hidden inside are 4 themed groups of 4 words each.
2. Select 4 words you think share a theme. Tap or click words to select them. You can pick at most 4 at a time. Use Shuffle to rearrange the grid or Deselect all to start over.
3. Submit your guess. If all 4 words belong to the same group, the row locks in and the theme is revealed. If 3 of 4 are correct, you’ll see a “One away” hint.
4. Solve all 4 groups before 4 mistakes. Wrong or one-away guesses each cost a mistake. Use 4 mistakes and the game ends - but you’ll see the answers and a share grid.

⚡ Word Quartet vs Connections

• Free and unsigned. No NYT account, no paywall, no email required.
• Up to 3 puzzles per day from a rotating pool - not just one.
• Same difficulty bands. Each puzzle has 4 colour-coded groups from easy to tricky.
• Shareable result grid. Copy your guess history as emoji to share with friends.

🧩 Example Puzzle

Here is what a Word Quartet puzzle looks like. Can you spot the 4 groups?

Answer: Citrus fruits / Colors / Emotions / ___ light

💡 Tips

• Look for the easiest group first - start with the words you’re most sure about.
• If a “One away” shows up, swap one word at a time rather than rebuilding from scratch.
• Watch for double meanings - a word can fit two groups but only belongs to one.
• Use Shuffle to break out of a visual rut. The grid layout itself can mislead you.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Word Quartet?

Word Quartet is a free daily word-grouping puzzle. You get 16 words and have to sort them into 4 themed groups before you make 4 mistakes.

How is Word Quartet different from NYT Connections?

The mechanic is similar - find 4 groups of 4 - but Word Quartet is free, has no signup, plays a fresh puzzle from a curated pool every visit (up to 3 per day), and works in your browser with no app install.

Is Word Quartet free?

Yes. Word Quartet is 100% free with no ads inside the puzzle and no account required.

Can I play Word Quartet on my phone?

Yes. Word Quartet works on any modern mobile or desktop browser. The grid and controls are sized for touch.

Does it work offline?

Once the page is loaded, the puzzle runs entirely in your browser - your progress, streak, and stats are stored locally on your device.

How many puzzles can I play per day?

You can play up to 3 puzzles per day. After that, come back tomorrow for a fresh batch.