TrioNineA daily moment of discovery
One more connection.
Free unlimited practice. Choose a level, find the groups, learn something new.
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easyA little journey
Find three groups of three connected words.
Mistakes left: ●●●●
Choose three words, then submit your group.
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Explore the original puzzle collection
38 original puzzles. Each level avoids repeats until you finish its collection, then starts an explicitly marked replay cycle.
Quick questions
What is a nine-word category puzzle?
It is a word game with nine words that form three groups of three. Each group shares a specific connection: a meaning, a word pattern or a phrase.
How many mistakes can I make?
You have four mistakes per puzzle. A correct group uses no mistake. Repeating an identical wrong guess also uses no additional mistake.
Is TrioNine free?
Yes. Daily puzzles, explanations and unlimited practice are free, with no account required.
When does the daily puzzle change?
The shared daily puzzle changes at midnight UTC. TrioNine launched on October 1, 2026. The current collection contains 38 original puzzles; daily puzzles repeat after one complete cycle.
Does this contain NYT Connections answers?
No. TrioNine has its own original word groups and explanations. It is an independent practice game, not an official NYT product or an answer service.