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ThroughWord

by Tristram Baumber

Group words in threes to uncover their shared Throughword.

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Objective

Select groups of three connected words, then name the hidden word that links every group.

Playlin'sGuide

ThroughWord is a daily word grouping puzzle by Tristram Baumber where your mission is to sort a grid of words into groups of three and uncover the hidden Throughword that fits every group.

Each puzzle gives you a jumbled board of words. Spot three that belong together, submit them, and watch the board shrink. Every group has a secret link to one shared word, locked until you've cracked the groups.

  • Pick three words you think are connected and submit them.
  • Right guesses lock in the group, wrong ones cost you a mistake.
  • Solve the groups, then name the Throughword that ties them all together.
  • Run out of mistakes and the round ends, but you can still reveal the answer.

Why we like it:

  • βœ…The shared Throughword twist makes a familiar grouping format feel fresh.
  • βœ…Red herrings and double meanings make every group a small puzzle to untangle.
  • βœ…The moment the Throughword clicks is a proper "of course!" payoff.

Hint: Don't rush the obvious group. If a word seems to fit two categories, start with the group you're surest of. Clearing it often shows which meaning the tricky words were hiding.

Playlin's Guide is based on our experience and details from the creator’s official site.

About the Game

Creator: Tristram Baumber

Category: Word Games

Also in: Connections

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