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Two buckets. One hidden connection. Can you sort it out?
Word Buckets is the addictive word association puzzle that's easy to learn but tricky to master. Words drop in one at a time — your job is to figure out the secret link and drag each one into the right bucket. Sound simple? The categories are hidden, so you'll have to think, guess, and refine until both buckets click into place.
HOW TO PLAY
- A word appears — drag it UP or DOWN into one of two buckets
- Every word belongs to one of two secret categories
- Think you've cracked the connection? Submit early — no need to sort every word!
- Spot the association, sort them, then swipe to submit
- 3 tries, and a satisfying reveal when you crack it
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
- A fresh twist on word games — sort, don't just guess
- Confident? Submit the moment you spot the link and race for a perfect score
- NEW DAILY CHALLENGE — a fresh puzzle every day with shareable results
- 50 hand-crafted levels on a winding adventure map
- Earn up to 3 stars — solve early and clean for a perfect score
- Replay levels for brand-new word pairings every time
- Game Center leaderboards — climb past your friends
- Prestige mode — beat all 50 levels, and then replay for the categories that you didn't get to or missed out!
- Play offline, anytime — no internet required
HUNDREDS OF CATEGORIES
From Shades of Blue, Pizza Toppings, Famous Painters, Units of Time or Candy Bars — every level mixes pop culture, trivia, food, science, music, nature, and clever wordplay. There's always a new connection to discover.
THE PERFECT BRAIN WORKOUT
Word Buckets keeps your mind sharp with bite-sized puzzles you can finish in a minute — or get lost in for hours. Great for your morning coffee, your commute, or winding down at night.
Download 'Word Buckets - Associations' free and find the connection today!
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What's New in Word Buckets
1.0
June 4, 2026