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State Connections — U.S. Geography Puzzle

Free State Connections quiz: sort 16 U.S. states into four geography themes. Daily board — not a NYT word puzzle clone.

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Group 16 states into 4 themes

Select 4 states that share a connection.

How to play

Sixteen states, four hidden themes. Select four that share a geographic or cultural connection, then submit the group. Wrong submissions cost mistakes; solve all four groups to finish the daily board.

A U.S. state connections quiz — not a word-game clone

People search “state connections” for a geography grouping puzzle. This board uses U.S. states and educational themes (regions, coasts, nicknames) — it is not a New York Times Connections word puzzle and does not reuse NYT categories.

Connections rewards category fluency: New England, Gulf Coast, Four Corners, Great Lakes, mountain West, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this the NYT Connections game?
No. It is a US5 geography puzzle that groups U.S. states into four themes each day.
Does the board change every day?
Yes. Groups are seeded from the America/New_York date so the community shares one puzzle per day.
Can I play yesterday’s board?
The page always serves today’s seed. Use other state quizzes for open practice anytime.
Is this official government data?
No. Games are educational practice tools. For decision data — cost of living, salary, ZIP demographics — use US5 Places, Cost, and Money pages, which cite Census / HUD-style sources.