What happens if I can't solve a puzzle?

There's a 'Give up' option (with a confirmation step) and a 'Reveal ThroughWord' option that lets you see the answer or guess for fun.

How much does ThroughWord cost?

No pricing is mentioned on the site; the game is playable directly in the browser.

ThroughWord — Find three words that group, unlock the throughword

ThroughWord is a free browser-based daily word puzzle in which players group words into sets and then find a single hidden 'ThroughWord' that connects to every group. It follows the daily-puzzle format popularized by games like Wordle and Connections: a new puzzle appears each day, with access to past puzzles via an archive and cross-device stat tracking via a player code.

Key Features

Group-guessing core mechanic

Players guess 3 words that form a group; solving groups unlocks a ThroughWord that fits into every group.

Daily puzzles with an archive

A new puzzle is released each day, and players can navigate back through previous puzzles using the built-in archive (Previous Puzzle / Next Puzzle controls).

Mistake-limited gameplay

The game tracks mistakes remaining during a puzzle, with options to deselect, shuffle, submit, and confirm before giving up.

Detailed scoring system

Scores break down into a base score out of 80, a ThroughWord score out of 15, and an order bonus out of 4, with skill averages and 'Reverse Rainbows' tracked.

ThroughStats performance history

Tracks games played, win rate, current streak, max streak, perfect games, and how often the ThroughWord was found first.

Cross-device stats via player code

Each player gets a player code that can be copied and imported on another device to restore their stats.

Shareable results

Players can copy their results and copy skill results to share their performance.

How It Works

Solve the groups

Select and submit sets of 3 words that form a group, with a limited number of mistakes remaining.

Unlock the ThroughWord

Once groups are solved, you're prompted to 'Unlock the Throughword' — a word that fits in every group.

Track and share your results

Your score (base, ThroughWord score, order bonus) and stats are recorded; you can copy results or your player code to share or sync devices.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Combines group-finding with a novel ThroughWord mechanic rather than being a plain clone
Includes a puzzle archive so players can catch up on missed days
Rich stats: win rate, streaks, perfect games, skill average, and per-puzzle scoring breakdown
Player code import makes it easy to carry stats across devices
Copyable results support easy social sharing

Cons

Who It's For

Best for

Daily puzzle enthusiasts who enjoy word-association games like Connections
Players who like tracking streaks and competing against their own history
Anyone looking for a quick, free browser puzzle that doesn't require installing an app

Not ideal for

Players who want multiplayer or competitive play against others
Anyone seeking native mobile app experiences with push notifications
Players who prefer untimed puzzles with unlimited attempts (mistakes are limited)

FAQ

What kind of game is ThroughWord?

It's a daily word puzzle where you guess 3 words that form a group, and once the groups are solved, you unlock the ThroughWord — a word that fits in every group.

Can I play past puzzles?

Yes. The game includes an archive with Previous/Next Puzzle navigation so you can go back to earlier puzzles.

Is there a scoring system?

Yes. Each puzzle has a base score out of 80, a ThroughWord score out of 15, and an order bonus out of 4. The stats screen also tracks a skill average and perfect games.

Does the game track my progress?

Yes. ThroughStats records games played, win rate, current streak, max streak, perfect games, and whether you found the ThroughWord first. You can copy a player code and import it on another device to restore your stats.

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