Select 4 words
Tap words that you think belong together. The submit button activates when 4 are selected.
Rules
How to Play Categories Word Game
Sort 16 words into 4 groups of 4. A group can be based on meaning, wordplay, common phrases, objects, sounds, or shared context.
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Close is not enough. The best answer explains all 4 words with one clean category.
Use hints carefully
The hint page nudges you toward each group without showing the full solution. If three choices fit, the board tells you you are one away.
Finish or revisit
You have 4 mistakes. After a solve or a miss, use the result controls to try another board or browse the archive.
Common questions
Useful answers before you play
How do I play Categories Word Game?
Select 4 words that share one exact category, submit the group, then solve the remaining groups.
How many mistakes are allowed?
The board allows 4 mistakes. If three of your four choices belong together, the game says "One away".
Can one word fit multiple categories?
It may look that way, but the final solution gives every word one correct group.