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ThroughWord
ThroughWord challenges you to sort 12 words into four groups of three, then deduce a hidden 13th word that links all four groups; each puzzle is a standalone challenge you complete before moving to another puzzle.
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ThroughWord presents a grid of twelve clue words that you must partition into four distinct triads. For each correct triad you guess, the game unlocks part of the puzzle and eventually reveals a Throughword, a single word that conceptually fits with all four groups. The interface shows controls to shuffle, deselect, submit, and reveal when needed.
The site tracks performance per puzzle and offers an archive of past puzzles and a statistics view called ThroughStats. Scores are broken down into components shown on the stats screen, and the UI provides options to copy results or a player code for restoring or sharing progress across devices.
How to play ThroughWord
- Read the twelve clue words and look for sets of three that share a clear common theme.
- Select three words you think form a valid group, then use the Guess or Submit control to register that triad.
- Repeat until you have identified all four groups of three words each.
- When groups are correct they help reveal the Throughword; enter or unlock the Throughword to finish the puzzle.
Tips for ThroughWord
- Start by scanning the full list for an obvious trio that shares a single strong theme to reduce remaining possibilities.
- Use the shuffle control to view words in different orders and avoid fixation on one pattern or region of the list.
- If you are uncertain about a selection, use deselect before submitting to avoid wasting attempts on likely incorrect triads.
- Work from the most distinctive clue words outward; unique or odd words often lock down one group and simplify the rest.
ThroughWord FAQ
What is ThroughWord?
ThroughWord is a word grouping puzzle where you sort twelve clue words into four groups of three and then discover a single Throughword that ties all four groups together; solving all four triads and the Throughword completes the puzzle.
Can you play past puzzles?
Yes, you can access past puzzles using the archive feature labeled ThroughArchive or Back To Archive; the site provides navigation to previous puzzles so you can revisit or attempt older challenges.
Can you share your results?
Yes, the interface includes a Copy Results control and a Player Code you can copy; these options let you export your game outcome or transfer and restore stats on another device.
How is the score computed?
The stats display breaks score into components shown as Base Score, TW Score, and Order Bonus, with values presented on the ThroughStats screen; those components together form the puzzle score reported in your performance history.
Can you give up and reveal the Throughword?
Yes, the UI includes a Give Up option and a Reveal Throughword control which lets you surrender a puzzle and show the hidden Throughword instead of continuing to guess.
Is ThroughWord like Wordle?
ThroughWord is a different style of daily word puzzle: rather than guessing a single target word by letter feedback, you group clue words into themed triads and then infer a linking Throughword, so the mechanics and strategies are not the same.
What do the Deselect and Shuffle controls do?
Deselect removes your current selections so you can change which words are grouped, and Shuffle reorders the displayed clue words to help you view different arrangements and spot grouping patterns more easily.
