Question 1

What is ClueCrush and how do you play?

Accepted Answer

ClueCrush is a free daily word puzzle game. Each puzzle gives you 16 words and you must find four groups of four words that share a hidden connection. You get four mistakes before the game ends. A new puzzle is published every day, and there are over 600 puzzles in the archive to play anytime.

Question 2

Is ClueCrush free to play?

Accepted Answer

Yes, ClueCrush is completely free to play. You can play the daily puzzle, browse the full archive of 600+ puzzles, join multiplayer races, and compete on leaderboards without paying anything. An optional Pro subscription ($2.99/month) adds features like unlimited hints, advanced stats, and ad-free play.

Question 3

How is ClueCrush different from NYT Connections?

Accepted Answer

ClueCrush offers features that NYT Connections does not: a full archive of 600+ past puzzles you can play anytime, real-time multiplayer race mode, tournament brackets, community-created puzzles, themed collections, progressive hints, and detailed performance statistics. It is free with no paywall.

Question 4

Can I play past ClueCrush puzzles or only today's puzzle?

Accepted Answer

You can play any past puzzle anytime. ClueCrush has a full archive of over 600 puzzles dating back to launch. Unlike NYT Connections which only offers today's puzzle for free, ClueCrush gives you unlimited access to the entire archive at no cost.

Question 5

Does ClueCrush have multiplayer mode?

Accepted Answer

Yes. ClueCrush has a real-time multiplayer race mode where you solve the same puzzle head-to-head against another player. There are also tournament brackets, friends leaderboards, and the ability to challenge friends directly with a shareable link.

Question 6

What devices can I play ClueCrush on?

Accepted Answer

ClueCrush works on any device with a modern web browser — phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. It is a Progressive Web App (PWA) so you can install it to your home screen for an app-like experience. No download from an app store is required.

ClueCrush — Free Daily Word Puzzle Game: Find the Hidden Connections