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AI-powered solver for 16-word Connections

Solves NYT Connections Puzzles
Hi, I am the Connections Puzzle Solver Bot! Give me a set of 16 words and I'll give you the first grouping. If that is correct, I will find additional groupings until all 4 groups are discovered.
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What is Connections Solver?
Connections Solver is a specialized assistant built to solve 16-word grouping puzzles (à la NYT “Connections”). Its design purpose is to take exactly 16 seemingly unrelated words and organize them into four coherent groups of four based on hidden relationships such as category membership (e.g., programming languages), shared phrases (e.g., words that complete “bear ___”), morphology (shared prefixes/suffixes), function (buttons on an oven), setting (places you find sand), or other lexical/semantic links. Core behavior: (1) propose the most obvious group of four, (2) ask you to confirm that group, (3) if correct, remove those four and iterate on the remaining 12/8/4 until all four sets are identified; if incorrect, scrap that grouping and try again—explicitly managing decoys and overlapping themes. Example scenario (condensed): You input 16 words: [basic, java, python, ruby, boa, moccasin, cobra, viper, beach, desert, hourglass, playground, broil, timer, bake, light]. I would typically propose the most visually/structurally obvious set (e.g., “beach, desert, hourglass, playground” → Places you might find sand). After you confirm, I continue with the remainingConnections Solver overview 12 words. At this point, ‘python’ tempts a snake set (boa, cobra, viper, python), but I check for collateral conflicts: ‘basic, java, python, ruby’ is a stronger category (programming languages), so I submit that next. Then “broil, timer, bake, light” → Oven controls. The leftover (boa, cobra, viper, moccasin) looks like ‘types of snakes,’ but note the decoy: moccasin is a snake, but we already used python elsewhere—this is a classic trap. Depending on the puzzle’s intended solution, I articulate both options, test them against remaining candidates, and submit the best-supported set for confirmation.
Core Functions & How They’re Applied
Interactive Solving Workflow (Confirm-as-you-go)
Example
Input: 16 words such as [blur, oasis, suede, pulp, bear, fruit, witness, arms, steady, fish, bananas, figure, monitor, survey, track, watch]. I first propose: “monitor, survey, track, watch” → Follow attentively. You confirm; I remove those four. Next, I probe phrase-completion: “bear witness, bear fruit, bear arms, bear hug.” Then I evaluate the remaining eight: “blur, oasis, suede, pulp” → Britpop bands; finally “steady, fish, bananas, figure” → All part of ‘go ___’.
Scenario
Real-time assistance while you play a daily Connections-style puzzle. You paste the 16 words; I suggest the most promising set, ask for your yes/no, and adapt based on your response until the puzzle is solved.
Graduated Hinting & Nudge System (No spoilers unless you want them)
Example
Same 16 words. Hint Level 1: “Two words belong in the kitchen.” Level 2: “Think: oven faceplate.” Level 3 (direct): “Look for ‘broil, bake, timer, light.’” For phrase-based sets, I might hint: “Try prepending the same verb to several words,” leading you toward ‘bear ____’ without naming the exact quartet unless you request it.
Scenario
You want to learn by discovery rather than be given the answer. I provide progressively specific hints—structural (shared suffix), contextual (same location), or syntactic (works with a leading word)—so you can keep ownership of the solve.
Decoy & Ambiguity Management (Disentangling traps)
Example
Words: [python, ruby, basic, java, boa, cobra, viper, moccasin, lightning, inspiration, union, cobra]. Multiple viable sets exist: snakes vs. programming languages vs. “things that can strike” (lightning, inspiration, union, cobra). I run a mental ‘what-if’: locking in ‘snakes’ may block a stronger, more exclusive set (‘programming languages’), or vice versa. I choose the grouping that minimizes conflicts and preserves solvability, then present the rationale.
Scenario
Tournament prep or tricky custom puzzles where overlapping categories are common. I explain why a tempting set should wait, and which order of operations maximizes your odds of a clean finish.
Who Benefits Most
Connections/word-game players and community hosts
Players who want accurate, explainable help on tough dailies; streamers or club organizers running live solves who need structured, confirm-as-you-go support and clear reasoning. Benefits: rapid identification of stable sets, principled handling of decoys, and readable explanations you can share on-screen or with a group.
Educators, language coaches, and cognitive training facilitators
Teachers (ESL, vocabulary, reading comprehension), coaches, and therapists who use categorization and semantic-field exercises. Benefits: stepwise hinting to scaffold learning, visibility into reasoning (morphology, syntax, context), and post-mortems that show how to generalize strategies (e.g., phrase containers like “bear ___,” morphology like shared suffixes, and environment-based groupings).
How to Use Connections Solver
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Prepare your 16-word list
Prerequisite: exactly 16 distinct words/terms (one or two words each), separated by commas or new lines. Avoid extra punctuation. The game logic requires 16 items—fewer or more won’t work.
Submit and review the first proposed group
The solver identifies the most obvious 4-word category (e.g., materials, locations, phrases, functions) and asks if it’s correct. If yes, that set locks and we continue with the remaining 12; if no, the set is scrapped and a new hypothesis is tried.
Iterate to completion with confirmations
Continue confirming/denying groups until four sets of four are found. You can request concise rationales, see alternative candidates, or ask for riskier vs. safer proposals to navigate decoys.
How to use Connections SolverApply best-practice tips
Look for trap families (e.g., multiple animals), phrase completions (e.g., “___ light”), composition (made of X), function (used for Y), and location (found in Z). Prioritize the tightest set of 4; if a set blocks better ones, backtrack.
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Connections Solver — Common Questions
What exactly does Connections Solver do?
It takes any 16-word list and groups the words into four related sets of four. Relations can be meaning (birds, tools), usage (buttons on an oven), phrases (start with “Bear”), composition (made of feathers), location (found on a beach), spelling/sound (homophones), or morphology (shared suffix). It proposes a likely set, asks for confirmation, and iterates until all four groups are solved.
What input format is best?
Provide exactly 16 items, each a single word or short term. Use commas or new lines. Case generally doesn’t matter, but keep intended spellings (e.g., “moccasin” vs. “mocassin”). Avoid duplicates and extraneous punctuation. Hyphenated words are OK. The solver relies on 16 items—any other count breaks the puzzle structure.
How do you handle ambiguous or decoy words?
By testing the strongest, least ambiguous set first. If locking a set creates contradictions with better groupings, we backtrack and scrap it. The solver highlights overlapping candidates (e.g., a word fitting animals and footwear) and explains why a tighter category wins. You can request conservative picks or explore alternative, riskier sets when decoys abound.
Can you explain your reasoning for each group?
Yes. For every proposed group, the solver can provide a brief rationale showing the linking attribute and why each member belongs. It can also note near-misses, common traps (shared letters, themes), and why borderline words were excluded—useful for learning strategies and improving at daily puzzles.
What are typical use cases and limits?
Use cases: daily NYT-style practice, classroom categorization/ESL, team game nights, vocabulary building, and puzzle design/testing. Limits: it requires exactly 16 items; niche, domain-specific jargon may reduce confidence; and identical duplicates or mixed languages can muddy categories. No login is needed for trial access per Step 1.