Game guide
Find the one specific connection
Each day shows four clues. Type the relationship that explains why those exact four belong together, using your own words.
The rules
Read all four clues before guessing.
Describe one relationship that applies to every clue.
Be specific enough to explain why this set was chosen.
Use the feedback to refine your idea. You have five attempts.
Understanding feedback
Correct — Your answer captures the intended relationship clearly enough to solve the puzzle.
Close — You have a relevant part of the idea, but the answer is too broad or misses an important detail.
Incorrect — The answer does not describe the intended connection. Try another angle rather than adding more words to the same idea.
A worked example
Mercury · Venus · Earth · Mars
“Planets” identifies a true category, but it does not explain this exact group. It is close.
“The first four planets from the Sun” names the intended relationship precisely. It is correct.
Scoring and sharing
A correct answer is worth 100 points on attempt one, then 80, 60, 40, or 20 points on later attempts. Close and incorrect guesses do not add points, but their feedback can guide the next guess.
When the game ends, the share result uses coloured squares for your feedback history without revealing the clues or answer. Progress and stats are saved on the device you are using, so clearing browser storage or changing devices starts with no local history.
When does the next puzzle arrive?
The daily puzzle changes at 00:00 UTC. The game checks for the new puzzle at the day boundary and again when the app returns from the background.
Common questions
Do I need to use the exact answer?
No. Connecdle compares the meaning of your response with the intended idea, so a clear paraphrase can be correct. Important details still matter: a broad category may describe all four clues without explaining why that exact set was chosen.
Why was a true answer marked close?
Close means the guess overlaps with the intended connection but leaves out a defining detail. Use the four clues as evidence and ask what distinguishes them from other members of the same broad category.
What if the feedback seems wrong?
Send the puzzle number or date, your exact guess, the feedback you received, and what you expected to hello@connecdle.com. Reports are useful for finding missed paraphrases and ambiguous scoring boundaries.
Can I play without JavaScript?
Yes. The web version server-renders today’s clues and uses a normal same-page form for guesses, with attempts enforced by the server. Animations, theme controls, sharing, and device-based statistics are enhanced features that require JavaScript. The server-only game session expires when the next puzzle arrives at 00:00 UTC.