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.

💡 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.