Today's Puzzle:
Quadable #285
Create 4 groups of 4 related items!
Mistakes Remaining:
Welcome to Quadables!
Quadables is the fun word game where you unscramble 4 groups of 4 related words. Find the groups, share results, and sharpen your brain! Make the connections!
NEW: Now you can easily create, publish, and share your own connections puzzles, too!
Load More QuadablesWhat Is Quadables?
Quadables is a free Daily Connections Puzzle: create 4 groups of 4 related items from a grid of 16 words. Every puzzle has exactly one solution, so read closely — some words could fit more than one group, and only careful thinking will find the real connections. New puzzles are published multiple times a day, so there's always a fresh puzzle waiting whether you're playing for the first time today or coming back for another round.
Want to make your own? Try the Quadables Puzzle Creator and design a Connections-style puzzle to share with friends.
How to Play Quadables
- Read all 16 words. Take a moment to look over every word in the grid before selecting anything — some words look like they belong to more than one group.
- Find the common thread. Look for a theme, category, or wordplay pattern that ties 4 words together to create 4 groups of 4.
- Select 4 words and submit. Tap or click 4 words you believe belong together, then hit Submit to check your group.
- Solve all 4 groups in 4 mistakes or less. Keep going until every group is found — then share your results with friends!
Quadable #285 Puzzle Hints
Need a nudge before you dive into today's Daily Connections Puzzle? Here are two oblique hints to help you create 4 groups of 4 — no spoilers, just a little help finding the connections.
- One group's connection has nothing to do with spelling or sound — you'll have to think sideways to see it.
- Somewhere in the grid, four answers are quietly related in a way that won't reveal itself on a first read.
Quadable #285 Answers
Ready to check your work? Click each box below to reveal Quadable #285's categories and grouped answers!
NOCK, QUIVER, ANCHOR, LIMB
CROWN, BRIDGE, CAP, FILLING
ROOT, BACK, CHAMPION, RALLY
TRUNK, SILK, RING, HIGH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quadables?
Quadables is a free daily Connections-style word game where you create 4 groups of 4 related items from a grid of 16 words. It's inspired by the same category-matching gameplay as NYT Connections, with new puzzles published multiple times a day.
How do you play the Daily Connections Puzzle on Quadables?
Look over all 16 words, find 4 that share a common theme, then select them and tap Submit. Keep going until you've sorted all 16 words into their 4 groups of 4 — you can make up to 4 mistakes before the puzzle ends.
How many mistakes am I allowed?
You can make up to 4 incorrect guesses. After your 4th mistake, you can reveal the remaining groups or try the puzzle again from the start.
Is there a new Quadables puzzle every day?
Yes — and often more than one. Multiple new Quadables puzzles are published daily, so there's always a fresh Daily Connections Puzzle to solve.
Can I make my own Connections-style puzzle?
Yes! Use the Quadables Puzzle Creator to build and share your own custom "create 4 groups of 4" puzzle with friends.
Is Quadables free to play?
Yes, Quadables is completely free to play on desktop and mobile, no account required.
Can I share my results?
After finishing a puzzle, tap Share Your Result to copy a colored-square summary of your game — perfect for sharing on social media without spoiling the answers for friends.
