Long time lurker here. My family had a pen-and-paper game we'd play on long drives to visit my great-grandmother. After she passed, I spent the holidays recreating it: https://a26z.fun
How it works:
Find 15 words from a category (like "Stone Fruits," "US States," or "Dog Breeds") as fast as you can. Once you meet the 15 word minimum, you can play for as long as you want.
Each letter shows how many target words start with it (A¹ = one word starts with A, N² = two words start with N)
That small ² in the bottom-right? Multi-word answers allowed. For "US States" with N², both "NEW YORK" and "NORTH DAKOTA" count
Unlimited guesses, 2 hints, and a shuffle button to reorder by frequency.
Example: Category: US States | Letters: A¹ M¹ N² S² Answers: ALABAMA, MONTANA, NEW MEXICO, SOUTH DAKOTA
If you're into Connections or Strands, this scratches a similar itch but with a deduction twist.
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