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Common Thread
Five clues, one category — guess it in as few as you can.
About Common Thread
Common Thread is a daily category-guessing game. Five clues share one hidden category, revealed one at a time. Type your guess at any point — a wrong guess reveals the next clue, and the fewer clues you need, the better.
How to play Common Thread
- Clues share one category and are revealed one at a time.
- Type what connects them — a wrong guess reveals the next clue.
- Getting it on the first clue is a perfect 1/5.
Tips to solve it faster
- Think broad first: a tool, a job, a place, a skill? Then narrow down.
- A near-synonym of the category usually counts — you do not need the exact wording.
- Solving on the first clue is a perfect 1/5.
Frequently asked questions
›How is Common Thread scored?
By the number of clues you needed — 1/5 is perfect.
›Does the exact wording matter?
No — sensible synonyms and key words of the category are accepted.
›Is it free to play?
Yes — every GoodProfile daily puzzle is free to play in your browser, with nothing to download.
›When does a new puzzle come out?
Every day at midnight in your own time zone. Everyone gets the same puzzle that day.
›Can I play on my phone?
Yes — every game works in a phone browser and in the GoodProfile app.
›Do I need an account?
No. Signing in keeps your streak and shows how your connections did.