Four of a Kind

A daily word grouping puzzle: sort sixteen words into four hidden groups before you make four mistakes. Free to play, with an archive of past puzzles.

Find four groups of words that belong together. Look for the obvious links, then untangle the trickier ones.

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How to play

Select four words that share a theme and submit your group. Find all four groups before you make four mistakes. Shuffle the board when you want a new perspective.

Frequently asked questions

Who writes the puzzles?

Puzzles are independently written for Darcades. Categories can involve meanings, expressions, or familiar sets, so consider several ways a word might fit.

Is Four of a Kind free to play?

Yes. Four of a Kind is free in any modern browser, with no download and no account needed. An optional account keeps your progress across devices.

When is there a new Four of a Kind puzzle?

A new daily challenge starts at midnight UTC and everyone gets the same one. Practice mode has extra rounds whenever you want more.

Can I play past Four of a Kind puzzles?

Yes. The Four of a Kind archive lists every past daily puzzle by month. Archive games are practice: they don’t earn coins or count for leaderboards.

Past puzzles

Play past Four of a Kind puzzles · Four of a Kind answers

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