How to play WordKin

You get sixteen words that secretly form four groups of four — categories like "Chess pieces", "Shades of green" or "___ market". Select four words you think belong together and hit Submit. Solve all four groups before making four mistakes. Groups are color-tiered from easiest to trickiest, and the trickiest usually hides a wordplay twist. If you enjoy daily word grouping puzzles like NYT Connections, WordKin is a free alternative with a brand-new hand-written board every day plus an unlimited practice archive.

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Tips & strategy

• Don't submit the first group you spot — find the trap first. Every puzzle has red herrings: a word that looks like it belongs to two groups always fits exactly one.
• Count candidates. If five words could be "fish", one of them belongs somewhere else — work out which group is short instead.
• "One away!" means three of your four were right. Swap your least confident word, not your favorite.
• Start with the group you can name precisely. Vague connections ("nice things"?) are usually the trap.

WordKin FAQ

How do you win?

Sort all sixteen words into their four correct groups before making four mistakes.

Is the daily board the same for everyone?

Yes — it is seeded from the date, so the whole world plays the same board. Winning builds your streak, and you can share your emoji result grid.

Is WordKin free?

Completely — no downloads, no paywall, and practice mode deals unlimited extra boards from the archive.