Welcome back @RonaldGRuckus hope you had a kick butt new year! I’m out of hearts but I’ll be back 
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@RonaldGRuckus I tried your very first problem on QwQ-32B-Preview, didn’t get any right unfortunately. I tried it because I see that it outperforms DeepSeek on most tasks. Here is the output
Final Groupings:
- you, u, thou, crew
Reasoning: Pronouns and a noun related to people. - boat, scoop, glue, bowl
Reasoning: Nouns representing physical objects. - yew, ewe, Tuesday, grand
Reasoning: Nouns and an adjective representing diverse concepts. - k, m, v, 8
Reasoning: Letters and a number.
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The reasoning for QwQ was very rudimentary. Yikes.
One of these days I would like to switch from using the OpenAI library to something that has all of these models.
If you would like to run the game I’m happy to pass on the engine. It functions as an API and then I use a Jupyter Notebook to interact with it.
Thanks for getting involved.
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Did you know Tuesday is empirically the most productive day of the week?
Let’s see if that is true for our LLMs today!
Words
['ars', 'puff', 'heave', 'picnic', 'general', 'gasp', 'blanket', 'pant', 'pie', 'boot', 'umbrella', 'but', 'rum', 'broad', 'abc', 'breeze']
Embedding Results
[['blanket', 'umbrella', 'pant', 'broad'],
['puff', 'breeze', 'gasp', 'heave'],
['general', 'abc', 'but', 'boot'],
['picnic', 'pie', 'rum', 'ars']]
Play-by-Play Recap and Leaderboard 
Game 1: deepseek-chat
Guess 1: [“puff”, “gasp”, “pant”, “breeze”] - Missed the connection! 
- Guess 2: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “pie”, “umbrella”] - Close, but no cigar!
- Guess 3: [“ars”, “rum”, “abc”, “but”] - Creative, but no connection!
- Guess 4: [“general”, “broad”, “heave”, “boot”] - Swing and a miss!
- Guess 5: [“puff”, “pie”, “boot”, “umbrella”] - Stumped again!
Final Record: 0 Wins
Game 2: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
Guess 1: [“puff”, “heave”, “gasp”, “pant”] - Nailed it! 
- Guess 2: [“ars”, “but”, “rum”, “abc”] - Not the right fit!
- Guess 3: [“blanket”, “pie”, “breeze”, “umbrella”] - No connection!
- Guess 4: [“breeze”, “umbrella”, “boot”, “broad”] - Missed again!
- Guess 5: [“boot”, “blanket”, “umbrella”, “general”] - Off target!
- Guess 6: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “pie”, “breeze”] - Repeated guess, still wrong!
Final Record: 1 Win
Game 3: gemini-1.5-pro
- Guess 1: [“pant”, “gasp”, “puff”, “heave”] - Right on target!
- Guess 2: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “pie”, “breeze”] - No luck!
- Guess 3: [“rum”, “boot”, “ars”, “but”] - Cheers to success!
- Guess 4: [“general”, “broad”, “blanket”, “umbrella”] - On point!
- Guess 5: [“picnic”, “pie”, “breeze”, “abc”] - Another win!
Final Record: 4 Wins
Game 4: o1-preview
- Guess 1: [“heave”, “gasp”, “pant”, “puff”] - Breathing easy with this win!
- Guess 2: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “pie”, “umbrella”] - Oops, not this time!
- Guess 3: [“general”, “broad”, “blanket”, “umbrella”] - Wide-ranging success!
- Guess 4: [“abc”, “pie”, “picnic”, “breeze”] - Nailed the idioms!
- Guess 5: [“ars”, “but”, “boot”, “rum”] - Clever play for the win!
Final Record: 4 Wins
Game 5: o1-mini
- Guess 1: [“puff”, “gasp”, “heave”, “pant”] - Breathtaking guess!
- Guess 2: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “umbrella”, “pie”] - No picnic here!
- Guess 3: [“umbrella”, “boot”, “blanket”, “breeze”] - Weathered a loss!
- Guess 4: [“boot”, “rum”, “breeze”, “ars”] - The pirate theme sunk!
- Guess 5: [“general”, “broad”, “blanket”, “umbrella”] - Comprehensive win!
Final Record: 2 Wins
Game 6: gpt-4o
- Guess 1: [“puff”, “heave”, “gasp”, “pant”] - A breath of fresh air!
- Guess 2: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “pie”, “umbrella”] - Came up short!
- Guess 3: [“abc”, “pie”, “picnic”, “breeze”] - Breezy win!
- Guess 4: [“ars”, “but”, “boot”, “rum”] - Booty call for the win!
Final Record: 3 Wins
Game 7: gpt-4o-mini
- Guess 1: [“pant”, “gasp”, “puff”, “heave”] - Right from the start!
- Guess 2: [“picnic”, “blanket”, “umbrella”, “pie”] - No outdoor fun here!
- Guess 3: [“umbrella”, “boot”, “blanket”, “breeze”] - Missed the umbrella connection!
- Guess 4: [“boot”, “rum”, “breeze”, “ars”] - The pirates didn’t sail!
Final Record: 1 Win
Leaderboard
- gemini-1.5-pro: 4 Wins
- o1-preview: 4 Wins
- gpt-4o: 3 Wins
- o1-mini: 2 Wins
- gemini-2.0-flash-exp: 1 Win
- gpt-4o-mini: 1 Win
- deepseek-chat: 0 Wins
Champions: gemini-1.5-pro & o1-preview tied with the most wins!
Summary
Model: deepseek-chat
Guess: [‘puff’, ‘gasp’, ‘pant’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘puff’, ‘gasp’, ‘pant’, and ‘breeze’ is that they are all related to breathing or air movement. ‘Puff’ refers to a short burst of air, ‘gasp’ is a sudden intake of breath, ‘pant’ is rapid breathing, and ‘breeze’ is a gentle wind. These words are connected through their association with air or breathing.
Win: False
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, and ‘umbrella’ is that they are all items or elements commonly associated with outdoor activities, particularly picnics. A ‘blanket’ is used to sit on, ‘pie’ is a common picnic food, and an ‘umbrella’ provides shade or protection from rain during outdoor gatherings.
Win: False
Guess: [‘ars’, ‘rum’, ‘abc’, ‘but’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘ars’, ‘rum’, ‘abc’, and ‘but’ is that they are all short words (3 letters or fewer) that can also be abbreviations or have alternative meanings. ‘Ars’ can refer to the Roman god of war or the abbreviation for the Argentine peso, ‘rum’ is a type of alcohol, ‘abc’ stands for the alphabet or a basic level of knowledge, and ‘but’ is a conjunction in English.
Win: False
Guess: [‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘heave’, ‘boot’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘heave’, and ‘boot’ is that they are all words that can be used as both nouns and verbs. For example, ‘general’ can refer to a high-ranking military officer (noun) or mean something widespread (adjective/verb). ‘Broad’ can describe something wide (adjective) or refer to a woman (noun). ‘Heave’ can mean to lift or throw something with great effort (verb) or refer to a strong upward movement (noun). ‘Boot’ can mean a type of footwear (noun) or to kick something forcefully (verb).
Win: False
Guess: [‘puff’, ‘pie’, ‘boot’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘puff’, ‘pie’, ‘boot’, and ‘umbrella’ is that they are all names of characters or items in the popular children’s TV show ‘Peppa Pig’. ‘Puff’ is a toy train, ‘Pie’ is a character (Peppa’s friend), ‘Boot’ is a character (a dog), and ‘Umbrella’ is an item often used in the show. These words are connected through their association with the show.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
Guess: [‘puff’, ‘heave’, ‘gasp’, ‘pant’]
Reasoning: The words ‘puff’, ‘heave’, ‘gasp’, and ‘pant’ are all related to breathing or actions that affect breathing. ‘Puff’ and ‘pant’ are quick, short breaths, while ‘heave’ and ‘gasp’ can be more labored or sudden intakes of breath.
Win: True
Guess: [‘ars’, ‘but’, ‘rum’, ‘abc’]
Reasoning: The connection is that each word is a common English word that is either 3 or 4 letters long, and all are used frequently in casual conversation or writing. They don’t have another specific theme other than being relatively short, common words. Other options were considered such as picnic items, or related to the alphabet, but none provided a clean 4 word group.
Win: False
Guess: [‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The connection is that each item is something that might be found or used during a picnic. The blanket is for sitting on, the pie is a common food, the breeze provides a pleasant environment for a picnic and the umbrella is useful for sun or light rain.
Win: False
Guess: [‘breeze’, ‘umbrella’, ‘boot’, ‘broad’]
Reasoning: The connection is that each word has a strong association with weather or the outdoors. A breeze is a gentle wind, an umbrella is used for rain or sun, and a boot is typically used for outdoor activities in variable conditions. Broad, in some contexts (e.g., broad daylight) also relates to outdoor atmospheric conditions. While not all directly weather, they’re all elements of the outdoor environment.
Win: False
Guess: [‘boot’, ‘blanket’, ‘umbrella’, ‘general’]
Reasoning: The connection here is that each word is a noun that refers to something related to clothing or covering something. A boot is a type of footwear, a blanket covers a person or area, an umbrella provides overhead cover, and general could refer to a general style of clothing, or a general overall covering/presentation. This is less clear than it should be as general does not specifically relate to clothing, but it does have a connection to the idea of an overall presentation or a category of style.
Win: False
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The connection is that each item can be directly associated with an outdoor event or situation, specifically a picnic. A picnic is the event itself, a blanket is for sitting on, a pie is a common food item brought to picnics, and a breeze can be present in an outdoor setting. Though a breeze is not something you pack it’s something you might expect during the picnic.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gemini-1.5-pro
Guess: [‘pant’, ‘gasp’, ‘puff’, ‘heave’]
Reasoning: The connection is short words related to breathing heavily after exertion.
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The connection is items commonly associated with a picnic: blanket, pie, picnic, and breeze.
Win: False
Guess: [‘broad’, ‘rum’, ‘cast’, ‘way’]
Reasoning: The connection is words that can be combined with ‘broad’ to form compound words: broad + cast, broad + way, broad + side, broad + rum.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘general’, ‘store’, ‘public’, ‘assembly’]
Reasoning: The connection is words that can have ‘general’ placed before them to create a common phrase or title: general + store, general + public, general + assembly, general + lee.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘boot’, ‘blanket’, ‘but’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The connection is that they all start with the letter ‘b’: boot, blanket, but, breeze
Win: False
Guess: [‘rum’, ‘boot’, ‘ars’, ‘but’]
Reasoning: These words relate to alcoholic beverages: rum (a spirit), boot (bootlegger, related to illegal alcohol), ars (part of ‘arsenal’, which can metaphorically refer to a collection of drinks), and but(t - as in a sherry butt, a type of cask).
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: Picnic, blanket, pie, and breeze are all related to the concept of a picnic. A blanket is used to sit on, pie is a common food item brought to picnics, and a gentle breeze enhances the outdoor experience.
Guess already made
Guess: [‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘blanket’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: General, broad, blanket, and umbrella all relate to the concept of covering or encompassing something. A general statement covers a broad range of topics. A blanket covers a person or surface. An umbrella covers people and things, protecting them from rain.
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’, ‘abc’]
Reasoning: The connection between picnic, pie, breeze, and abc is that they all can be described with a pleasant, gentle, and lighthearted feeling or experience.
Win: True
You won in 9 guesses!
Model: o1-preview
Guess: [‘heave’, ‘gasp’, ‘pant’, ‘puff’]
Reasoning: The words ‘heave’, ‘gasp’, ‘pant’, and ‘puff’ are all associated with heavy breathing or respiration, often occurring when one is out of breath due to exertion.
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: Picnic, blanket, pie, and umbrella are all items commonly associated with a picnic. People often bring a blanket and an umbrella to a picnic for comfort and shade, and enjoy eating pie as part of the meal.
Win: False
Guess: [‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘blanket’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The words ‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘blanket’, and ‘umbrella’ are all terms used to describe something that is all-encompassing or covers a wide range. For example, a ‘general’ statement applies widely, ‘broad’ topics cover many areas, a ‘blanket’ ban affects all cases, and an ‘umbrella’ term encompasses various categories.
Win: True
Guess: [‘ars’, ‘boot’, ‘abc’, ‘picnic’]
Reasoning: The words ‘ARS’, ‘Boot’, ‘ABC’, and ‘PICNIC’ are connected through computing terminology. ‘ARS’ refers to ‘Ars Technica’, a technology news website. ‘Boot’ is the process of starting up a computer. ‘ABC’ is a programming language that was a predecessor to Python. ‘PICNIC’ is an acronym used in IT support meaning ‘Problem In Chair, Not In Computer’. All four terms are associated with computing or IT.
Win: False
Guess: [‘rum’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’, ‘abc’]
Reasoning: The words ‘rum’, ‘pie’, ‘breeze’, and ‘abc’ are all connected through cocktails or alcoholic drinks. ‘Rum’ is a common spirit used in many cocktails. ‘Pie’ refers to cocktails like the ‘Apple Pie’ cocktail. ‘Breeze’ refers to cocktails such as the ‘Sea Breeze’ and ‘Bay Breeze’. ‘ABC’ is a shooter cocktail made from Amaretto, Baileys, and Cognac. Thus, all four terms are associated with alcoholic beverages.
Win: False
Guess: [‘abc’, ‘pie’, ‘picnic’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The words ‘abc’, ‘pie’, ‘picnic’, and ‘breeze’ are connected through idioms that describe something easy or effortless. ‘Easy as ABC’, ‘Easy as pie’, ‘A picnic’, and ‘A breeze’ are all expressions used to indicate that a task is simple to accomplish.
Win: True
Guess: [‘ars’, ‘but’, ‘boot’, ‘rum’]
Reasoning: By adding or changing one letter, each word transforms into a term for ‘buttocks’: ‘ars’ becomes ‘arse’, ‘but’ becomes ‘butt’, ‘boot’ becomes ‘booty’, and ‘rum’ becomes ‘rump’.
Win: True
You won in 7 guesses!
Model: o1-mini
Guess: [‘puff’, ‘gasp’, ‘heave’, ‘pant’]
Reasoning: The words ‘puff’, ‘gasp’, ‘heave’, and ‘pant’ are all related to actions involving breathing or respiratory efforts.
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘umbrella’, ‘pie’]
Reasoning: A picnic typically involves items like a blanket to sit on, an umbrella for shade, and food items such as pie. These four items are commonly associated with organizing or enjoying a picnic.
Win: False
Guess: [‘umbrella’, ‘boot’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: These items are commonly associated with preparing for or dealing with rainy weather. An umbrella and boots are essential for staying dry, a blanket can provide additional warmth, and a breeze often accompanies rainy conditions.
Win: False
Guess: [‘boot’, ‘rum’, ‘breeze’, ‘ars’]
Reasoning: These items are commonly associated with pirates. Boots are typical pirate footwear, rum is a stereotypical pirate drink, a breeze represents the wind needed for sailing, and ‘ars’ is a playful representation of the pirate’s iconic ‘Arrr!’ sound.
Win: False
Guess: [‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘blanket’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The words ‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘blanket’, and ‘umbrella’ all convey the idea of wide or comprehensive coverage. They are often used to describe something that encompasses a large range or applies to many different areas.
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘pie’, ‘boot’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The items ‘picnic’, ‘pie’, ‘boot’, and ‘breeze’ are connected through the theme of an outdoor picnic experience. A picnic typically involves enjoying food such as pie, wearing comfortable footwear like boots, and taking place in a setting with a pleasant breeze.
Win: False
Guess: [‘rum’, ‘ars’, ‘boot’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The items ‘rum’, ‘ars’, ‘boot’, and ‘breeze’ are connected through the theme of pirates. Pirates are often associated with drinking rum, the exclamation ‘Arrr!’ (represented here as ‘ars’), wearing boots, and sailing which relies on the breeze for wind.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4o
Guess: [‘puff’, ‘heave’, ‘gasp’, ‘pant’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘puff’, ‘heave’, ‘gasp’, and ‘pant’ is that they all relate to breathing or the act of breathing heavily or with difficulty. Each word can describe a different form of respiration or the sound associated with it.
Win: True
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The items ‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, and ‘umbrella’ are all connected through their common association with outdoor leisure activities. A picnic typically involves bringing a blanket to sit on, eating foods such as pie, and possibly needing an umbrella for shade or protection from rain.
Win: False
Guess: [‘abc’, ‘general’, ‘broad’, ‘but’]
Reasoning: ‘ABC’, ‘general’, ‘broad’, and ‘but’ are connected as they all are terms related to communication and media. ‘ABC’ is a broadcasting company, ‘general’ can refer to general broadcasting, ‘broad’ as in broad-casting, and ‘but’ is often used as a conjunction in speech and writing.
Win: False
Guess: [‘rum’, ‘breeze’, ‘umbrella’, ‘boot’]
Reasoning: The items ‘rum’, ‘breeze’, ‘umbrella’, and ‘boot’ are connected through the theme of a tropical beach setting. ‘Rum’ is commonly associated with tropical drinks. A ‘breeze’ is often felt on a beach. An ‘umbrella’ may be used for shade, and although not typical beachwear, ‘boots’ can refer to water boots for certain water sports.
Win: False
Guess: [‘but’, ‘broad’, ‘general’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The words ‘but’, ‘broad’, ‘general’, and ‘umbrella’ are all descriptive or modifying terms. ‘But’ is a conjunction that is used to contrast or qualify statements. ‘Broad’ and ‘general’ can describe categories that are not specific or detailed, and an ‘umbrella’ term is one that serves as a category under which related terms can be grouped.
Win: False
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’, ‘pie’]
Reasoning: The items ‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’, and ‘pie’ are thematically connected through an outdoor activity setting. A picnic often takes place outdoors on a blanket. Part of the pleasant experience can include feeling a breeze and enjoying food, such as pie.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4o-mini
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’, ‘boot’]
Reasoning: The items ‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’, and ‘boot’ can be grouped together because they relate to outdoor activities. A picnic often involves using a blanket to sit on, enjoying a breeze while being outside, and wearing boots can be practical for outdoor settings, especially in grassy areas.
Win: False
Guess: [‘gasp’, ‘heave’, ‘pant’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The items ‘gasp’, ‘heave’, ‘pant’, and ‘breeze’ can be connected through physical exertion or reactions involving breathing. To gasp is to take a quick breath due to surprise, heaving can refer to deep, labored breaths typically after effort, panting is rapid breathing often after exercise, and a breeze is air movement that affects our breathing while outdoors.
Win: False
Guess: [‘ars’, ‘abc’, ‘rum’, ‘general’]
Reasoning: The items ‘ars’, ‘abc’, ‘rum’, and ‘general’ can be connected through the theme of classification or category. ‘ABC’ represents the foundational letters of language, which relates to ‘ars’ as it can refer to the artistry or skill in crafting language (arts); ‘rum’ can refer to a type of alcoholic beverage classified within drinks, and ‘general’ signifies common categories or outlooks within subjects.
Win: False
Guess: [‘puff’, ‘pie’, ‘umbrella’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The items ‘puff’, ‘pie’, ‘umbrella’, and ‘breeze’ can be connected through lighter, whimsical themes. A ‘puff’ could refer to something light or airy, a ‘pie’ can be used in a fun picnicking context, an ‘umbrella’ is often used in cheerful outdoor settings like parks when it’s sunny, and a ‘breeze’ adds to the pleasantness of an outdoor environment.
Win: False
Guess: [‘boot’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’, ‘picnic’]
Reasoning: The items ‘boot’, ‘blanket’, ‘breeze’, and ‘picnic’ can be connected through outdoor comfort. A ‘boot’ is footwear often used in outdoor settings, a ‘blanket’ is commonly used while sitting on the grass during a picnic, a ‘breeze’ enhances the experience of being outside, and having a picnic inherently involves spending time outdoors.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4
Guess: [‘picnic’, ‘blanket’, ‘pie’, ‘umbrella’]
Reasoning: The selected words appear to have connections with a common activity: having a picnic. ‘Picnic’ is obviously the event, ‘blanket’ is where you might sit to eat, ‘pie’ could be a food item present, and ‘umbrella’ represents a contingency plan for unplanned weather changes.
Win: False
Guess: [‘ars’, ‘gasp’, ‘puff’, ‘pant’]
Reasoning: I chose the words ‘ars’, ‘gasp’, ‘puff’, and ‘pant’ because they all relate to breathing or respiratory actions.
Win: False
Guess: [‘boot’, ‘picnic’, ‘umbrella’, ‘blanket’]
Reasoning: The selected words ‘boot’, ‘picnic’, ‘umbrella’, ‘blanket’ indicate items that one might use or come across during an outdoor adventure or trip.
Win: False
Guess: [‘rum’, ‘pie’, ‘boot’, ‘breeze’]
Reasoning: The selected words ‘rum’, ‘pie’, ‘boot’, and ‘breeze’ could be related to a pirate’s life. ‘Rum’ is a stereotypical drink for a pirate, ‘pie’ might represent food, ‘boot’ is something they wear, and ‘breeze’ signifies the open sea weather.
Win: False
Guess: [‘abc’, ‘but’, ‘general’, ‘broad’]
Reasoning: The words ‘abc’, ‘but’, ‘general’, and ‘broad’ all relate to basic, general, or introductive concepts or categories.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
{"deepseek-chat": {"w": 0, "l": 4}, "gemini-2.0-flash-exp": {"w": 1, "l": 4}, "gemini-1.5-pro": {"w": 4, "l": 2}, "o1-preview": {"w": 4, "l": 3}, "o1-mini": {"w": 2, "l": 4}, "gpt-4o": {"w": 1, "l": 4}, "gpt-4o-mini": {"w": 0, "l": 4}, "gpt-4": {"w": 0, "l": 4}}
Side note: ChatGPT tends to miss entries for whatever reason. The graph and the hidden details are the de-facto truth.
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Wednesday. The official “I’m HALFWAY there” weekday.
Words
['a capella', 'enough', 'certain', 'some', 'love', 'various', 'a novel', 'a deal', 'essays', 'a rose', 'part one', 'a few', 'a life', 'madrigal', 'doo-wop', 'barbershop']
Embedding Results
[['some', 'a few', 'various', 'certain'],
['a capella', 'doo-wop', 'madrigal', 'barbershop'],
['a rose', 'a life', 'a novel', 'love'],
['enough', 'a deal', 'part one', 'essays']]
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Connection Arena!
We’re here to witness the thrilling battle of reasoning, guesses, and connections as the models vie for victory! Let’s dive into the play-by-play action!
Model: deepseek-chat
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles without instruments! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Styles of vocal music often performed a cappella. -
Loss! Connection: Works by Gertrude Stein.
Reasoning: Titles of her works or related to her style. -
Loss! Connection: Indefinite quantities.
Reasoning: Words expressing vague amounts. -
Loss! Connection: Literary/artistic works.
Reasoning: Evoke creativity or storytelling. -
Loss! Connection: Partiality or incompleteness.
Reasoning: Terms suggesting something incomplete. -
Loss! Connection: Evocative phrases or titles.
Reasoning: Open-ended beginnings of sentences.
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Vocal styles often performed a cappella. -
Loss! Connection: Quantifiers.
Reasoning: Indicate non-specific amounts. -
Win! Connection: Written works or narratives! [“a novel”, “essays”, “part one”, “a life”]
Reasoning: Different forms/components of writing. -
Loss! Connection: Ambiguity.
Reasoning: Suggest uncertainty or inexact quantities. -
Win! Connection: Ambiguity. [“some”, “various”, “a few”, “certain”]
Reasoning: Words suggesting unspecified amounts. -
Win! Connection: Romantic/transactional symbols. [“love”, “a rose”, “a deal”, “enough”]
Reasoning: Common phrases/themes in relationships.
Model: gemini-1.5-pro
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Harmonious group singing styles. -
Loss! Connection: Indefinite articles and singular nouns.
Reasoning: Patterns in phrases. -
Loss! Connection: Quantity descriptors.
Reasoning: Words expressing amounts. -
Loss! Connection: Singular entities/concepts.
Reasoning: Represent standalone ideas. -
Loss! Connection: Words preceding “of”.
Reasoning: Possible grammatical connections.
Model: o1-preview
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Music genres performed a cappella. -
Loss! Connection: Indefinite quantifiers.
Reasoning: Words expressing non-specific amounts. -
Win! Connection: “The Art of…” phrases. [“A Deal”, “A Novel”, “Essays”, “A Life”]
Reasoning: Connect through book titles or common expressions. -
Loss! Connection: Quantifiers.
Reasoning: Words expressing unspecified amounts. -
Win! Connection: Ambiguity. [“some”, “certain”, “a few”, “various”]
Reasoning: Indicate indefinite or non-specific amounts. -
Win! Connection: Literary forms! [“Essays”, “A Novel”, “Part One”, “A Life”]
Reasoning: Different types of written works.
Model: o1-mini
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Harmonious singing styles. -
Loss! Connection: Quantifiers.
Reasoning: Words expressing quantity or degree. -
Loss! Connection: Literary themes.
Reasoning: Common elements in literature. -
Loss! Connection: Narrative forms.
Reasoning: Forms of written expression. -
Loss! Connection: Nouns and verbs.
Reasoning: Dual functionality in language. -
Loss! Connection: Life events and relationships.
Reasoning: Common elements in meaningful connections.
Model: gpt-4o
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Music styles performed without instruments. -
Loss! Connection: Indefinite quantities.
Reasoning: Words expressing vague amounts. -
Loss! Connection: Literary works.
Reasoning: Different narrative elements. -
Loss! Connection: Sharing/offering.
Reasoning: Related to exchanges and sufficiency. -
Loss! Connection: Narrative themes.
Reasoning: Elements in storytelling. -
Loss! Connection: Symbolism in life journeys.
Reasoning: Central human experiences.
Model: gpt-4
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Win! Connection: Vocal music styles! [“a cappella”, “madrigal”, “doo-wop”, “barbershop”]
Reasoning: Music genres with vocal emphasis. -
Loss! Connection: Quantifiers.
Reasoning: Words describing amounts. -
Loss! Connection: Literary forms.
Reasoning: Elements of storytelling. -
Loss! Connection: Undefined amounts.
Reasoning: Express general quantities. -
Loss! Connection: Literature and storytelling.
Reasoning: Associated with literary works.
Final Leaderboard
- gemini-2.0-flash-exp: 4 Wins
- o1-preview: 4 Wins
- deepseek-chat: 1 Win
- gemini-1.5-pro: 1 Win
- o1-mini: 1 Win
- gpt-4o: 1 Win
- gpt-4: 1 Win
Champions: gemini-2.0-flash-exp and o1-preview! A tie at the top! 
Thank you for joining this exciting showdown! Until next time, stay curious and keep connecting!
Summary
Model: deepseek-chat
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, and ‘barbershop’ is that they are all styles or forms of vocal music that typically do not use instrumental accompaniment. ‘A capella’ refers to singing without instruments, ‘madrigal’ is a type of secular vocal music composition from the Renaissance, ‘doo-wop’ is a genre of rhythm and blues music that developed in the 1940s and 1950s, and ‘barbershop’ is a style of a cappella singing characterized by four-part harmony.
Win: True
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’, ‘part one’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on the titles of works by Gertrude Stein, an American writer known for her experimental and modernist literature. The selected items are all titles of her works or closely related to her writing style.
Win: False
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on the concept of indefinite or vague quantities, which are often used to describe an unspecified amount or degree of something. These terms are commonly used in everyday language to express uncertainty or generality.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘a rose’, ‘love’, ‘essays’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on the concept of literary or artistic works, specifically titles or themes that evoke creativity, emotion, or storytelling. These items are associated with literature, poetry, or artistic expression.
Win: False
Guess: [‘part one’, ‘some’, ‘a few’, ‘certain’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on the concept of partiality or incompleteness. These terms suggest something that is not whole, fully defined, or fully realized, often implying a sense of ambiguity or limitation.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’, ‘a deal’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on the concept of titles or phrases that could serve as the beginning of a sentence or a standalone statement. These items are evocative and open-ended, often inviting further thought or exploration.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, and ‘barbershop’ is that they are all forms of vocal music styles, often performed without instrumental accompaniment.
Win: True
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘some’, ‘a few’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The words ‘enough’, ‘some’, ‘a few’, and ‘various’ all relate to quantifying or indicating a non-specific quantity of something.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘part one’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The terms ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘part one’, and ‘a life’ can all refer to different forms or components of written works or narratives.
Win: True
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘some’, ‘a few’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The connection lies in the quantification or description of a quantity or amount. ‘Enough’, ‘some’, ‘a few’, and ‘various’ all describe an amount or quantity, whether specific or not.
Guess already made
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a deal’, ‘certain’]
Reasoning: The connection here is that ‘love’ and ‘a rose’ are often linked romantically and ‘a deal’ can be something that is made during romantic encounters, or on the flip side, something that is made for money. ‘Certain’ can mean that something is secure, as a loving relationship can be.
Win: False
Guess: [‘some’, ‘various’, ‘a few’, ‘certain’]
Reasoning: The connection here revolves around a sense of ambiguity or not being precisely defined. ‘Some’, ‘various’, ‘a few’, and ‘certain’ all suggest an unspecified or somewhat inexact quantity or state.
Win: True
Guess: [‘enough love’, ‘love’, ‘a deal’, ‘a rose’]
Reasoning: The four words can be connected through common phrases and concepts. ‘Enough’ and ‘love’ are often used together to express a sufficient amount of affection, such as ‘enough love’. ‘A deal’ could signify a transactional element, or ‘sealed with a deal’ and ‘a rose’ can be a symbol or gift associated with romantic love or transactional events, e.g. a rose given after a business deal.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a deal’, ‘enough’]
Reasoning: The four words can be connected through common phrases and concepts related to relationships and transactions. ‘Love’ is a core concept. ‘A rose’ is a common symbol associated with love and romance. ‘A deal’ often involves something of value being exchanged, and ‘enough’ can be used to describe the sufficiency of the value or feeling in both love and transactional scenarios, such as ‘is it enough?’ in a relationship or when buying ‘enough of a product’ from a deal.
Win: True
You won in 8 guesses!
Model: gemini-1.5-pro
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Reasoning: The connection is “types of vocal music groups”: a capella, madrigal, doo-wop, and barbershop are all types of vocal music performed without instruments or with limited instrumentation.
Win: True
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘a deal’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The connection is indefinite articles followed by singular nouns. ‘A novel’, ‘a deal’, ‘a rose’, and ‘a life’ all fit this pattern.
Win: False
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The connection is words that can be used to describe a quantity or amount of something.
Win: False
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a novel’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: These are all singular nouns that can represent a singular entity or concept.
Win: False
Guess: [‘some’, ‘various’, ‘a few’, ‘part one’]
Reasoning: These words can all precede the word ‘of’. For example, ‘some of’, ‘various of’, ‘a few of’, ‘part of’. Though it might be grammatically unusual in some cases like various of, they still have the potential to be used this way.
Win: False
I’m struggling to find another valid connection between exactly four of the provided words. It seems I’ve exhausted the most obvious semantic and grammatical relationships. Could you provide a hint or clarify the intended connection? It’s possible there’s a more abstract or lateral thinking solution I’m missing.
Expecting value: line 1 column 1 (char 0)
Guess: [‘some’, ‘part one’, ‘a few’, ‘certain’]
Reasoning: These words can all, in some context, relate to a portion or section of a larger whole.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: o1-preview
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Reasoning: The items ‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, and ‘barbershop’ are all styles of unaccompanied vocal music.
Win: True
Guess: [‘some’, ‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The words ‘some’, ‘enough’, ‘certain’, and ‘various’ are all indefinite quantifiers used in English grammar to indicate an unspecified quantity or number.
Win: False
Guess: [‘A Deal’, ‘A Novel’, ‘Essays’, ‘A Life’]
Reasoning: The items ‘A Deal’, ‘A Novel’, ‘Essays’, and ‘A Life’ can all be preceded by the phrase ‘The Art of’, forming ‘The Art of a Deal’, ‘The Art of a Novel’, ‘The Art of Essays’, and ‘The Art of a Life’. These are titles of well-known books or common expressions in literature and philosophy, connecting them under the theme ‘The Art of…’.
Win: True
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The words ‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, and ‘various’ are all quantifiers used in English to express nonspecific amounts or quantities.
Guess already made
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The items ‘love’, ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, and ‘a life’ are all forms of written works or literary genres: ‘love’ often being a theme in literature, ‘a novel’ is a long narrative, ‘essays’ are short pieces of writing, and ‘a life’ can refer to biographies or memoirs.
Win: False
Guess: [‘some’, ‘certain’, ‘a few’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The words ‘some’, ‘certain’, ‘a few’, and ‘various’ are all quantifiers used in English to indicate an indefinite or unspecified amount.
Win: True
Guess: [‘Essays’, ‘A Novel’, ‘Part One’, ‘A Life’]
Reasoning: The four items ‘Essays’, ‘A Novel’, ‘Part One’, and ‘A Life’ are all literary forms or references associated with literature. ‘Essays’ are a type of literary composition, ‘A Novel’ refers to a long narrative work of fiction, ‘Part One’ denotes a division of a literary work often used in novels or series, and ‘A Life’ can refer to a biography or an autobiographical work. Together, they represent different facets of literary works.
Win: True
Guess: [‘Enough is enough’, ‘Love is love’, ‘A deal is a deal’, ‘A rose is a rose’]
Reasoning: All four items are commonly used in phrases where the word is repeated to emphasize a point or express a self-evident truth. These phrases are ‘Enough is enough’, ‘Love is love’, ‘A deal is a deal’, and ‘A rose is a rose’. They highlight the inherent nature or sufficiency of the subject in discussion.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘Fair enough’, “All’s fair in love and war”, ‘Fair deal’, ‘Fairest rose’]
Reasoning: Apologies for the oversight. You are correct that ‘A deal is a deal’ is not a widely recognized phrase. Here’s an alternative connection: All four items can be associated with the word ‘fair’ in common expressions or idioms. ‘Fair enough’ is used to express agreement or acceptance. ‘All’s fair in love and war’ suggests that in certain situations, any behavior is acceptable. ‘Fair deal’ refers to an equitable agreement or transaction. ‘Fairest rose’ is a poetic way to describe someone or something exceptionally beautiful. Thus, all four items connect through expressions involving ‘fair’.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘New enough’, ‘New Love’, ‘New Deal’, ‘New Rose’]
Reasoning: All four items can be connected with the word ‘new’. ‘New enough’ implies something is sufficiently recent or modern. ‘New Love’ refers to a recently formed romantic relationship. ‘New Deal’ is a series of programs and reforms introduced by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. ‘New Rose’ is the title of a song by the punk rock band The Damned. Thus, the word ‘new’ links all four elements.
Invalid word
Model: o1-mini
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’, ‘madrigal’]
Reasoning: A cappella, doo-wop, barbershop, and madrigal are all styles of vocal music that emphasize harmonious group singing without instrumental accompaniment.
Win: True
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The words ‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, and ‘a few’ are all quantifiers used in the English language to express varying degrees of quantity or certainty. They serve to modify nouns and indicate amounts, making them related in their grammatical function.
Win: False
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a novel’, ‘essays’]
Reasoning: The items ‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a novel’, and ‘essays’ are all closely related to literature and storytelling. ‘Love’ is a common theme in many literary works, ‘a rose’ is often used as a symbolic element, ‘a novel’ is a form of long narrative fiction, and ‘essays’ are a form of writing used to express ideas and arguments.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The items ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a rose’, and ‘a life’ represent different forms or genres of written works. A novel is a long fictional narrative, essays are short non-fiction pieces expressing ideas or arguments, a rose can symbolize poetry or serve as a subject in poetic works, and a life refers to biographical or autobiographical writing. These categories connect them through their association with various literary forms.
Win: False
Guess: [‘deal’, ‘rose’, ‘love’, ‘novel’]
Reasoning: The words ‘deal’, ‘rose’, ‘love’, and ‘novel’ each function as both nouns and verbs in the English language. ‘Deal’ can refer to an agreement (noun) or the act of distributing cards (verb). ‘Rose’ is a type of flower (noun) and also the past tense of ‘rise’ (verb). ‘Love’ represents an emotion (noun) and the action of caring deeply (verb). ‘Novel’ can denote a book (noun) or describe something new and original (adjective). This dual functionality in different parts of speech connects these four items.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a deal’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The items ‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a deal’, and ‘a life’ are all commonly associated with significant life events and relationships. ‘Love’ represents the emotional bond between individuals, ‘a rose’ is a traditional symbol of love and romance, ‘a deal’ can signify agreements or commitments made within relationships, and ‘a life’ reflects the long-term journey and experiences shared between people. Together, they encapsulate the various facets of meaningful personal connections.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a deal’, ‘part one’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The items ‘a deal’, ‘part one’, ‘a rose’, and ‘a life’ can all be associated with different stages or elements of a romantic story. ‘A deal’ may represent an agreement or promise between characters, ‘part one’ signifies the beginning of their journey together, ‘a rose’ is a traditional symbol of love and romance, and ‘a life’ reflects the long-term relationship and shared experiences. Together, these elements outline the progression of a romantic narrative.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4o
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘barbershop’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘madrigal’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on musical styles that are predominantly vocal and often performed without instrumental accompaniment. ‘A cappella’ is a genre of singing without instrumental accompaniment. ‘Barbershop’ is a style of a cappella characterized by close harmony. ‘Doo-wop’ is a genre of a cappella that features vocal harmony and often incorporates nonsense syllables. ‘Madrigal’ is a type of secular vocal music composition, typically performed a cappella.
Win: True
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The connection between the selected items is literary or artistic works. ‘A novel’ is a type of fiction book, ‘essays’ are often published as collections of written works, ‘a rose’ can be connected to literature as it is a common symbol or title in poetry/or short stories, and ‘a life’ can refer to biographical works or stories about a person’s life.
Win: False
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The connection between the selected items is that they are often indefinite quantities or descriptions in language. ‘enough’ indicates a sufficient quantity, ‘certain’ describes a distinct or particular quantity without being specific, ‘some’ is a quantitative determiner indicating an unspecified amount, and ‘a few’ means a small number.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a deal’, ‘love’, ‘some’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The connection between the selected items is the theme of sharing or offering. ‘a deal’ refers to an agreement or arrangement typically beneficial for both parties. ‘love’ is often something that is shared between people. ‘a few’ can impliedly mean a giving or offering in the context of sacrifices within a larger part, and ‘some’ means an indefinite but not large quantity, often shared.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘a deal’, ‘part one’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The selected items are connected through their thematic presence in works of fiction or storytelling forms. ‘a novel’ represents a type of narrative work; ‘a deal’, as it often represents a turning point or conflict in plotlines within stories; ‘part one’ signifies the structuring or chapter segmentation in narratives, particularly complex ones; and ‘various’ which represents the diversity in characters, plotlines, or episodes occurring within and throughout stories.
Win: False
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a life’, ‘part one’, ‘a rose’]
Reasoning: The connection between the selected items is that they represent pronounced feelings or key aspects in human life journeys often explored either directly or symbolically. ‘love’ stands as a profound emotion and central theme throughout human narratives, ‘a life’, is indicative of existence and the unfolding of personal experiences, ‘part one’ hints characteristic beginnings in a story reflecting foundational events, and ‘a rose’ symbolizes beauty, love or growth often found within life’s journey.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4o-mini
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Reasoning: The selected items all relate to music and literary expressions. ‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, and ‘barbershop’ are all specific styles or forms of music that emphasize vocal performance, while ‘essays’ and ‘a novel’ focus on written forms of expression in literature. Hence, the connection of musical genres can be established.
Win: True
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a deal’, ‘part one’]
Reasoning: The items ‘love’, ‘a rose’, ‘a deal’, and ‘part one’ can be connected through the theme of relationships and commitments. ‘Love’ is often symbolized by ‘a rose’, and a ‘deal’ can refer to mutual agreements or commitments in relationships, while ‘part one’ can signify the beginning of a story or relationship.
Win: False
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The items ‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, and ‘a few’ all relate to quantifiable expressions and concepts of quantity or degree. They address how much or how many of something there is, focusing on the certainty or sufficiency of the amount.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a life’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The items ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a life’, and ‘various’ connect through the idea of narratives and forms of expression. ‘A novel’ and ‘essays’ are both literary forms that convey thoughts, stories, or arguments, while ‘a life’ can often be interpreted as a narrative of experiences. The term ‘various’ suggests the diversity within these narratives or forms.
Win: False
Guess: [‘some’, ‘certain’, ‘a few’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The items ‘some’, ‘certain’, ‘a few’, and ‘various’ all relate to quantifiers that describe amounts or degrees of something. They indicate different extents of quantity in a flexible and often non-specific manner, making them meaningful in discussions about possibility or variability.
Win: True
Guess: [‘love’, ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a rose’]
Reasoning: These items can be connected through the themes and motifs present in literature and storytelling. ‘A novel’ often explores ‘love’ as a central theme, while ‘essays’ can reflect on various human experiences, including ‘a life’. ‘A rose’ can symbolize love in literature and is sometimes featured in narratives that culminate in ‘a deal’ or a significant choice to be made.
Win: False
Guess: [‘part one’, ‘a life’, ‘a deal’, ‘enough’]
Reasoning: These items can be connected through the concept of making choices and life experiences. ‘Part one’ often indicates the beginning of a journey or narrative, which can relate to ‘a life’ full of events and decisions. ‘A deal’ signifies an agreement regarding an important decision, while ‘enough’ refers to the crucial element of sufficiency needed in relationships and life.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4
Guess: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Reasoning: These elements were grouped based on their relation to music genres and music techniques.
Win: True
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on these items being types of quantities or amounts.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘a rose’, ‘a life’]
Reasoning: The connection is based on these items being types of literary or symbolic works.
Win: False
Guess: [‘enough’, ‘some’, ‘various’, ‘a few’]
Reasoning: The items selected are expressions that define undetermined amounts.
Win: False
Guess: [‘a novel’, ‘a deal’, ‘essays’, ‘part one’]
Reasoning: The common connection between these items is that they are directly associated with literature.
Win: False
Guess: [‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘a few’, ‘various’]
Reasoning: The selected terms share a common characteristic of indicating an unspecified or abstract quantity.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
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If one is curious about the source of this game, it is essentially playing “Only Connect” final wall round, a stoic UK game show series - with no live audience.
Gemini 2 thinking response for game image input and task:
[Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red], Recognizable surnames
[Anchorage, Hampshire, Met, Flag], Geographic locations (city or region)
[Brave, Free, Gleaming, Sulfury], Descriptive adjectives
[Twilight, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter], Terms for figures or archetypes (a transitional state, a protector, a patrol officer, a rural person)
Gemini provides reasoning instead of banning accounts for asking
The user wants me to play Only Connect. I need to find four groups of four words that share a common connection. I will go through the words and try to find connections between them.
Possible connections:
Colors: Red
Places: Anchorage, Hampshire
Character names: Wayne, Nolan
Things that can be a 'Banner'
Adjectives: Gleaming, Brave, Sulfury, Free
Words related to light: Twilight, Gleaming
Words that can be nouns or verbs: Met
Words related to travel or movement: Ranger
Words that could be nicknames: Red
Other possibilities for each word:
Anchorage: a place to secure a ship
Gleaming: shiny
Met: past tense of meet
Twilight: time of day
Banner: a flag, a headline
Wayne: a name, possibly related to Batman
Brave: courageous
Guardian: protector
Ranger: someone who patrols an area
Bogtrotter: someone who walks through bogs
Red: a color, a nickname
Nolan: a name, possibly related to Christopher Nolan
Sulfury: smelling of sulfur
Flag: a piece of fabric with a design
Hampshire: a place
Free: not restricted
Group 1: Anchorage, Hampshire - Places. Need two more places.
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Names. Need two more names. Banner could be a name. Red could be a nickname.
Group 3: Gleaming, Brave, Sulfury, Free - Adjectives.
Group 4: Twilight, Flag - not obvious yet.
Let’s try another grouping:
Group 1: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Famous directors (John Wayne, Christopher Nolan) - need two more.
Let’s try another grouping based on word type.
Nouns: Anchorage, Banner, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Flag, Guardian
Adjectives: Gleaming, Brave, Sulfury, Free, Red
Verbs: Met
Time: Twilight
Names: Wayne, Nolan
Let’s focus on the shaded words: Banner, Wayne, Ranger, Bogtrotter.
Banner, Flag - Things that can be flown.
Wayne, Nolan - Names.
Ranger - Profession, Vehicle.
Bogtrotter - Type of person.
Let’s try again with a focus on shared properties.
Anchorage - where ships stop.
Banner - a sign to draw attention.
Ranger - someone who patrols.
Sulfury - a smell or characteristic.
Gleaming - bright.
Wayne - a name.
Bogtrotter - someone who walks in bogs.
Flag - a symbol.
Met - past tense of meet.
Brave - courageous.
Red - a color.
Hampshire - a place.
Twilight - time of day.
Guardian - protector.
Nolan - a name.
Free - not restricted.
Consider the shaded row and column: Banner, Wayne, Brave, Guardian; Anchorage, Banner, Ranger, Sulfury.
Possible Connections for Shaded Words:
Banner, Wayne, Ranger, Bogtrotter - Don’t see an obvious connection.
Let’s go back to categories:
Places: Anchorage, Hampshire
Colors: Red
Names: Wayne, Nolan
Things: Banner, Flag
Time: Twilight
Adjectives: Gleaming, Brave, Sulfury, Free
Group 1: Anchorage, Hampshire - Places in the UK (or places in general).
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Famous people’s last names. Need two more.
Group 3: Red - Color. Need three more colors.
Group 4: Banner, Flag - things that wave.
Let’s look at common phrases or concepts:
Wayne, Banner - Bruce Wayne/Banner (Batman/Hulk) - Comic book characters.
Ranger - Power Rangers.
Bogtrotter - Not immediately obvious.
Try focusing on the columns:
Anchorage, Banner, Ranger, Sulfury
Gleaming, Wayne, Bogtrotter, Flag
Met, Brave, Red, Hampshire
Twilight, Guardian, Nolan, Free
Column 1: Anchorage (place), Banner (thing), Ranger (person/job), Sulfury (adjective).
Column 2: Gleaming (adjective), Wayne (name), Bogtrotter (person), Flag (thing).
Column 3: Met (verb), Brave (adjective), Red (color), Hampshire (place).
Column 4: Twilight (time), Guardian (person), Nolan (name), Free (adjective).
Let’s go back to the idea of famous people.
Wayne - John Wayne.
Nolan - Christopher Nolan.
Red - Red Adair.
Banner - Bruce Banner.
Group 1: Wayne, Nolan, Red, Banner - People’s last names.
Now let’s see if the remaining words fit into groups.
Remaining words: Anchorage, Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Sulfury, Flag, Hampshire, Free.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives meaning without constraint. Need two more.
Group 4: Gleaming, Twilight - Relating to light/time of day. Need two more.
Let’s rethink group 3. Brave, Guardian, Ranger - related to being protective/defending.
Group 1: Wayne, Nolan, Red, Banner - Last names of famous people.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK counties.
Group 3: Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Free - Words relating to protection or liberty.
Group 4: Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Flag - This one is difficult.
Let’s reconsider the ‘famous people’ theme.
Wayne - John Wayne.
Nolan - Christopher Nolan.
Banner - Bruce Banner.
Red - Red Skelton.
Group 1: Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red - Famous people’s surnames.
Remaining: Anchorage, Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Sulfury, Flag, Hampshire, Free.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives. Need two more.
Group 4: Gleaming, Twilight - Related to light. Need two more.
Let’s focus on the shaded words again: Banner, Wayne, Ranger, Bogtrotter.
They all start with a consonant.
Banner, Brave, Red, Nolan - All start with B or R.
Consider the rows:
Anchorage, Gleaming, Met, Twilight
Banner, Wayne, Brave, Guardian
Ranger, Bogtrotter, Red, Nolan
Sulfury, Flag, Hampshire, Free
Row 1: Place, adjective, verb, time.
Row 2: Noun, name, adjective, noun.
Row 3: Noun, noun, color, name.
Row 4: Adjective, noun, place, adjective.
Let’s go back to the original idea of groupings:
Group 1: Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red - Surnames.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 3: Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Free - Things associated with being protected or not restricted.
Group 4: Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Flag - Things that can be seen or displayed.
Consider the connections of the shaded words more carefully.
Banner - Something that can be waved or displayed.
Wayne - A name.
Ranger - Someone who patrols an area.
Bogtrotter - Someone who walks in bogs.
Let’s consider words associated with states of being or roles.
Guardian, Ranger - Roles of responsibility.
Free, Brave - States of being.
New approach:
Group 1: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK counties.
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Surnames of famous people.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives about liberty.
Group 4: Gleaming, Twilight - related to light. Need two more.
Consider ‘Met’ - can be past tense of meet, or Metropolitan.
Group 1: Anchorage, Hampshire - Places in the UK.
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Famous people’s surnames.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives related to lack of constraint.
Group 4: Gleaming, Twilight - Words relating to light or the end of the day. Need two more.
Try again with the shaded words:
Banner, Wayne, Ranger, Bogtrotter.
Wayne, Nolan - Surnames.
Banner, Flag - Things that can be flown.
Let’s consider the meaning of the words:
Anchorage - a place of safety.
Guardian - a protector.
Ranger - someone who watches over an area.
Free - not restricted.
Group 1: Anchorage, Guardian, Ranger, Free - Words related to being safe or without restriction.
Remaining words: Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Banner, Wayne, Brave, Bogtrotter, Red, Nolan, Sulfury, Flag, Hampshire.
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Surnames.
Group 3: Brave, Sulfury - Adjectives.
Group 4: Twilight, Flag - Don’t see a clear connection.
Let’s go back to the first successful group: Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red - Surnames.
Remaining: Anchorage, Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Sulfury, Flag, Hampshire, Free.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives.
Group 4: Gleaming, Twilight - Light related.
Consider the meaning of the shaded words again.
Banner - A flag.
Wayne - A name.
Ranger - Someone who roams.
Bogtrotter - Someone who walks in bogs.
Let’s think about things that represent something.
Banner, Flag - Represent a country or group.
Group 1: Banner, Flag - Things that represent something.
Remaining: Anchorage, Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Wayne, Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Red, Nolan, Sulfury, Hampshire, Free.
Group 2: Wayne, Nolan - Surnames.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives.
Let’s think about words relating to walking or moving.
Ranger, Bogtrotter.
Group 1: Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red - Surnames.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 3: Brave, Free - Adjectives meaning not restricted.
Group 4: Gleaming, Twilight, Met, Flag - Still not sure about this group.
Consider synonyms or related concepts:
Brave, Guardian, Ranger - All associated with protection.
Group 1: Brave, Guardian, Ranger, Free - Ideas of protection or liberty.
Remaining: Anchorage, Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Banner, Wayne, Bogtrotter, Red, Nolan, Sulfury, Flag, Hampshire.
Group 2: Anchorage, Hampshire - UK Counties.
Group 3: Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red - Surnames.
Group 4: Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Flag - Still not clear.
Let’s go back to the shaded words.
Banner - Thing you display.
Wayne - Name.
Ranger - Role.
Bogtrotter - Type of person.
Final attempt at groupings:
[Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red], Surnames
[Anchorage, Hampshire, Met, Flag], Places (Anchorage, Hampshire are UK counties, Met is short for Metropolitan, Flag as in Flagstaff) - Not convinced by this.
Let’s try again.
[Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red], Surnames
[Anchorage, Hampshire], UK Counties
[Brave, Free], Adjectives meaning not restricted.
Consider the remaining words: Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Sulfury, Flag.
[Gleaming, Twilight], Relating to light.
Consider the shaded words again.
Banner, Wayne, Ranger, Bogtrotter.
Group 1: [Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red], Surnames
Group 2: [Anchorage, Hampshire], UK Counties
Group 3: [Brave, Free], Adjectives
Consider remaining words: Gleaming, Met, Twilight, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Sulfury, Flag.
[Guardian, Ranger] - Roles that involve watching.
Final grouping attempt:
[Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red], Surnames
[Anchorage, Hampshire], UK Counties
[Brave, Free, Gleaming, Sulfury], Adjectives
Remaining: Met, Twilight, Guardian, Ranger, Bogtrotter, Flag.
Consider the meaning of the shaded words:
Banner - something that represents.
Wayne - a name.
Ranger - a role.
Bogtrotter - a type of person.
Final attempt:
[Wayne, Nolan, Banner, Red], Surnames
[Anchorage, Hampshire], UK Counties
[Brave, Free], Adjectives
[Gleaming, Twilight, Met, Flag], Things that can be seen.
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Words
['mallet', 'limb', 'pick', 'drumstick', 'stained', 'trunk', 'division', 'lincoln', 'corn', 'branch', 'tusk', 'bow', 'memory', 'wing', 'ear', 'biscuit']
Embedding Results
[['division', 'branch', 'wing', 'pick'],
['limb', 'trunk', 'drumstick', 'bow'],
['mallet', 'tusk', 'biscuit', 'ear'],
['lincoln', 'corn', 'memory', 'stained']]
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Play-By-Play Guessing Arena! Let’s dive into the thrilling highlights of this match-up of wits and reasoning!
Model: deepseek-chat
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Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: Tools for playing musical instruments.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Parts of animals or plants.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘stained’, ‘division’, ‘lincoln’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: Concept of marks or impressions.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘ear’, ‘biscuit’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: Double meanings of terms.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: Parts of trees or animals.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘stained’, ‘division’, ‘lincoln’, ‘biscuit’]
Reasoning: Associated with splitting/dividing.
Result: Loss.
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
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Guess: [‘limb’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: Parts of organisms or structures.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: Tools for playing instruments.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: Parts of trees or beings.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘biscuit’, ‘trunk’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: Parts of a corn plant.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Offshoots of a larger entity.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘Lincoln’, ‘memory’, ‘division’, ‘branch’]
Reasoning: Associated with history and time.
Result: Loss.
Model: gemini-1.5-pro
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Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: Tools to produce sound.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Parts of a tree or animal.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘wing’, ‘ear’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Paired body parts.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘lincoln’, ‘division’, ‘memory’, ‘stained’]
Reasoning: Related to Abraham Lincoln.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘stained’, ‘biscuit’]
Reasoning: Concept of breaking.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘wing’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Extremities of beings.
Result: Loss.
Model: o1-preview
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Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘pick’, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: Tools for playing instruments.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘stained’, ‘corn’, ‘biscuit’, ‘lincoln’]
Reasoning: Nu-metal bands with homophonic names.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘tusk’, ‘trunk’, ‘ear’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: All associated with elephants.
Result: Win! -
🛡️ Guess: [‘limb’, ‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: Parts or subdivisions of a whole.
Result: Win!
Victory in 4 guesses!
Model: o1-mini
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Guess: [‘pick’, ‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: Tools for playing instruments.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘tusk’, ‘limb’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: Elephant anatomy.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘Lincoln’, ‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: U.S. government structure.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘tusk’, ‘limb’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: Associated with elephants.
Result: Loss.
Model: gpt-4o
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Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Parts of trees or elephants.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘drumstick’, ‘bow’, ‘mallet’, ‘pick’]
Reasoning: Tools for musical instruments.
Result: Win! -
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: Terms for trees or animals.
Result: Loss. -
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘lincoln’, ‘biscuit’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: American connections.
Result: Loss.
Leaderboard
Champions (5+ Wins):
- o1-preview - 4 Wins
- deepseek-chat - 1 Win
- gemini-2.0-flash-exp - 1 Win
- gemini-1.5-pro - 1 Win
- o1-mini - 2 Wins
- gpt-4o - 1 Win
o1-preview is the undisputed champion! 
What a match! Thanks for tuning in!
Summary
Model: deepseek-chat
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, and ‘bow’ is that all four are tools or accessories used to play musical instruments. A mallet is used to strike percussion instruments like a xylophone, a drumstick is used to play drums, a pick is used to pluck string instruments like a guitar, and a bow is used to play string instruments like a violin or cello.
Win: True
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, and ‘tusk’ is that they are all parts of animals or plants. ‘Limb’ refers to an arm or leg of an animal, ‘trunk’ is the main stem of a tree or the elongated nose of an elephant, ‘branch’ is a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk, and ‘tusk’ is a long, pointed tooth of an elephant or other animal.
Win: False
Guess: [‘stained’, ‘division’, ‘lincoln’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘stained’, ‘division’, ‘lincoln’, and ‘memory’ is that they are all associated with the concept of ‘stain’ or ‘mark’ in different contexts. ‘Stained’ refers to something marked or discolored, ‘division’ can imply a separation or mark between groups, ‘Lincoln’ is associated with the Lincoln Memorial (a place of memory), and ‘memory’ itself can be metaphorically linked to marks or impressions left on the mind.
Win: False
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘ear’, ‘biscuit’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘corn’, ‘ear’, ‘biscuit’, and ‘wing’ is that they are all terms with double meanings. ‘Corn’ can refer to the crop or a small, hard particle on the skin; ‘ear’ can mean the organ for hearing or the seed-bearing part of a plant like corn; ‘biscuit’ can refer to a baked good or a type of ceramic; and ‘wing’ can mean the limb of a bird or a part of a building.
Win: False
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, and ‘wing’ is that they are all parts of trees or animals. ‘Limb’ refers to a large branch of a tree or an arm/leg of an animal; ‘trunk’ is the main stem of a tree or the elongated nose of an elephant; ‘branch’ is a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; and ‘wing’ is a limb of a bird or a part of a tree (e.g., a wing-shaped branch).
Win: False
Guess: [‘stained’, ‘division’, ‘lincoln’, ‘biscuit’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘stained’, ‘division’, ‘lincoln’, and ‘biscuit’ is that they are all words that can be associated with the concept of ‘splitting’ or ‘dividing’. ‘Stained’ can imply something divided by marks or discoloration; ‘division’ refers to the act of splitting or separating; ‘Lincoln’ is associated with the Lincoln Memorial, which symbolizes unity after division (e.g., the Civil War); and ‘biscuit’ can refer to a split or cracked baked good.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘limb’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’, and ‘ear’ is that they are all parts of a living organism or natural structure. A limb is a part of an animal body, a branch is part of a tree, a wing is part of a bird or insect, and an ear is a part of an animal used for hearing.
Win: False
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, and ‘bow’ is that they are all tools or implements used to strike or manipulate an object to produce a sound or perform a specific task. A mallet is used for hitting, a drumstick for playing drums, a pick for playing stringed instruments, and a bow for playing stringed instruments such as a violin.
Win: True
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: The four items ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, and ‘wing’ are all parts of a tree or a living being that extend outwards from the central structure or body.
Win: False
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘biscuit’, ‘trunk’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: The words ‘corn’, ‘biscuit’, ‘trunk’, and ‘ear’ can all refer to parts of a corn plant. The corn is the grain, the biscuit can be made from cornmeal, the trunk is the main stalk and the ear of corn is the part containing the grain.
Win: False
Guess: [‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: The four items ‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, and ‘tusk’ all share the concept of being an offshoot or a part that extends from something larger or whole. A division can be a branching off in an organization, a branch is an offshoot of a tree, a limb is an appendage, and a tusk is a projecting tooth.
Win: False
Guess: [‘Lincoln’, ‘memory’, ‘division’, ‘branch’]
Reasoning: The words ‘Lincoln’, ‘memory’, ‘division’, and ‘branch’ can all be associated with the concept of history and time. Lincoln is a historical figure, memory deals with the past, division can refer to a historical split (such as in a country), and branches can symbolize family trees/history.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gemini-1.5-pro
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: Mallet, drumstick, pick, and bow are all tools used to strike or manipulate another object to produce a sound or effect.
Win: True
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: The connection is parts of a tree: limb, trunk, branch, and root (represented by tusk due to its similar shape and function of anchoring). While “corn” could be considered related to trees through its stalk, “tusk” fits the analogy of a root more closely.
Win: False
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘wing’, ‘ear’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: The connection is body parts that come in pairs: limb, wing, ear, tusk.
Win: False
Guess: [‘lincoln’, ‘division’, ‘memory’, ‘stained’]
Reasoning: These words relate to Abraham Lincoln: “lincoln” is his name, “division” refers to the division of the country during the Civil War, “memory” relates to his legacy, and “stained” can connect to the stain of slavery on his presidency.
Win: False
Guess: [‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘stained’, ‘biscuit’]
Reasoning: These words can be associated with the concept of breaking or separating: division, branch (as in branching off), stained (as in a stained reputation being broken), and biscuit (as in breaking a biscuit in half).
Win: False
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘wing’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: Limb, wing, branch, and tusk are all extremities of a living being.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: o1-preview
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘pick’, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: The words ‘mallet’, ‘pick’, ‘drumstick’, and ‘bow’ are all tools used to play musical instruments.
Win: True
Guess: [‘stained’, ‘corn’, ‘biscuit’, ‘lincoln’]
Reasoning: The words “stained”, “corn”, “biscuit”, and “lincoln” correspond to the names of Nu-metal bands popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with slight spelling variations. “Stained” corresponds to “Staind”, a rock band. “Corn” corresponds to “Korn”, a Nu-metal band. “Biscuit” corresponds to “Bizkit” in “Limp Bizkit”. “Lincoln” corresponds to “Linkin” in “Linkin Park”. All these bands have names that are homophones or intentional misspellings of these words.
Win: True
Guess: [‘tusk’, ‘trunk’, ‘ear’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: All are associated with elephants: ‘tusk’, ‘trunk’, and ‘ear’ are elephant body parts, and ‘memory’ refers to the saying ‘An elephant never forgets.’
Win: True
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: The words ‘limb’, ‘branch’, ‘division’, and ‘wing’ all represent parts or subdivisions of a larger whole in various contexts. ‘Limb’ refers to a part of a body (like an arm or leg) and can also mean a large branch of a tree. ‘Branch’ is a part of a tree and is also used to describe a subdivision of an organization or field of knowledge. ‘Division’ denotes a section or unit within a larger organization or group. ‘Wing’ refers to a part of a building, especially one that extends from the main structure, and can also mean a subgroup within a political party or organization. Therefore, all four terms are connected by their representation of sections or parts that make up a larger entity.
Win: True
You won in 4 guesses!
Model: o1-mini
Guess: [‘pick’, ‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: The items ‘pick’, ‘mallet’, ‘drumstick’, and ‘bow’ are all tools used to play musical instruments. A pick is commonly used for string instruments like the guitar, a mallet is used for percussion instruments such as xylophones, drumsticks are used to play drums, and a bow is used for string instruments like the violin.
Win: True
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘tusk’, ‘limb’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: The items ‘trunk’, ‘tusk’, ‘limb’, and ‘ear’ are all anatomical features of an elephant. An elephant’s trunk serves as a versatile tool for breathing, lifting water, and grasping objects. Tusks are long, protruding teeth used for digging and defense. Limbs refer to the elephant’s sturdy legs that support its massive body, and ears are large and help in regulating body temperature as well as communication.
Win: False
Guess: [‘Lincoln’, ‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: The items ‘Lincoln’, ‘division’, ‘branch’, and ‘memory’ are all related to the structure and history of the United States government. ‘Lincoln’ refers to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, whose legacy is preserved in national memory through monuments and memorials. ‘Branch’ denotes the three branches of government: executive, legislative, and judicial. ‘Division’ can refer to the various divisions within these branches, such as different departments or agencies. Together, these connections highlight aspects of governmental organization and historical remembrance.
Win: True
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘tusk’, ‘limb’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: All four words are associated with elephants: ‘trunk’ and ‘tusk’ are physical parts of an elephant, ‘limb’ refers to their legs or arms, and elephants are renowned for their strong memory.
Win: False
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘tusk’, ‘limb’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: All four words are parts of an elephant: ‘trunk’ and ‘tusk’ are distinctive features, ‘limb’ refers to their legs, and ‘ear’ is a prominent body part.
Guess already made
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: All four words are related to parts of a tree: ‘trunk’ is the main woody stem, ‘branch’ extends from the trunk, ‘limb’ refers to large branches, and an ‘ear’ is the part of the corn plant that grows on the stalk, which is tree-like.
Win: False
Guess: [‘biscuit’, ‘wing’, ‘corn’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: All four words are related to common food items typically served in meals: ‘biscuit’ as a baked good, ‘wing’ as a type of chicken dish, ‘corn’ as a side dish, and ‘ear’ referring to an ear of corn.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4o
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: The connection between the items can be understood by looking for a common category or function they share. Upon reviewing the provided list, the words ‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, and ‘tusk’ all have a connection as they can relate to parts of a tree or an elephant. ‘Limb’, ‘trunk’, and ‘branch’ are parts of a tree, and ‘tusk’ can be associated with an elephant, which shares the theme of either nature or living organisms, particularly trees and animals.
Win: False
Guess: [‘drumstick’, ‘bow’, ‘mallet’, ‘pick’]
Reasoning: The clue to finding the connection is to explore different contexts and categories each word might fit into. Looking at the list, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’, ‘mallet’, and ‘pick’ can all be associated with musical instruments or tools used to produce music. A drumstick is used to play drums, a bow is used to play string instruments like a violin, a mallet is typically used for percussion instruments, and a pick is often used with string instruments such as guitars.
Win: True
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: The connection between the items ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’, and ‘ear’ is that they are all terms that can refer to parts of both trees and animals. ‘Trunk’ can refer to the main wooden structure of a tree or an elephant’s nose. ‘Branch’ is a part of a tree, and ‘wing’ and ‘ear’ can describe parts of animals or can be used metaphorically for other entities. This duality across nature and metaphorical uses links the terms.
Win: False
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: The connection between the items ‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, and ‘ear’ is that they can all be associated with both trees and animals. A ‘limb’ can refer to a large branch of a tree or a part of an animal’s body. A ‘trunk’ is the main structure of a tree or the elongated nose of an elephant. A ‘branch’ is part of a tree while it can also metaphorically refer to offshoots, as can ‘ear’. The dual usage across different contexts links these terms together.
Win: False
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘lincoln’, ‘biscuit’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘corn’, ‘lincoln’, ‘biscuit’, and ‘memory’ is the American context. ‘Corn’ is a staple crop in the United States. Abraham ‘Lincoln’ was a prominent American president. ‘Biscuit’ is a type of bread roll common in American cuisine. Finally, ‘memory’ can be associated with history or commemoration, echoing the many ways Lincoln is remembered.
Win: False
Guess: [‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘trunk’, ‘limb’]
Reasoning: The connection between ‘division’, ‘branch’, ‘trunk’, and ‘limb’ is that they are all terms that describe parts or subdivisions of a whole. ‘Division’ refers to a part of an organization. A ‘branch’ is a local office or part of a larger company or tree anatomy. A ‘trunk’ refers to the main structure/log from which branches grow, while in an organization, it serves as the central structure. A ‘limb’, in organizational terms, can extend metaphorically as divisions grow downward from the trunk in structural terms.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4o-mini
Guess: [‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’, ‘limb’]
Reasoning: The items ‘drumstick’, ‘pick’, ‘bow’, and ‘limb’ can all be associated with musical or physical components. A ‘drumstick’ is used to play drums, a ‘pick’ is used for string instruments, a ‘bow’ is used with string instruments like violins, and ‘limb’ can refer to the arm or leg playing these instruments.
Win: False
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: The items ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, and ‘tusk’ all relate to parts of trees or specific types of animals. A ‘trunk’ is the main stem of a tree, a ‘branch’ extends from the trunk, a ‘limb’ can refer to any major part of a tree (or an arm/leg), and a ‘tusk’ is a long, pointed tooth often associated with animal anatomy, particularly in elephants that also have strong limbs.
Win: False
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘ear’, ‘division’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: The items ‘corn’, ‘ear’, ‘division’, and ‘memory’ are connected through agriculture and botany. ‘Corn’ is a type of grain that grows in fields, ‘ear’ refers to the part of the corn plant that contains the kernels, ‘division’ can refer to different crop management practices including field divisions, and ‘memory’ might be tied to agricultural practices passed down through generations.
Win: False
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘pick’, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: The items ‘mallet’, ‘pick’, ‘drumstick’, and ‘bow’ are all tools or implements that are used in various types of work and activities. A ‘mallet’ is a tool used to strike objects; a ‘pick’ is used in mining or for picking up material; a ‘drumstick’ is used in playing drums; and a ‘bow’ is used to shoot arrows or for playing string instruments.
Win: True
Guess: [‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, ‘division’]
Reasoning: The words ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘limb’, and ‘division’ can be connected through the context of trees. ‘Trunk’, ‘branch’, and ‘limb’ refer to parts of a tree, while ‘division’ can refer to the way a tree is organized or divided into different parts.
Win: False
Guess: [‘wing’, ‘ear’, ‘tusk’, ‘memory’]
Reasoning: The words ‘wing’, ‘ear’, ‘tusk’, and ‘memory’ can be connected through the context of animals. ‘Wing’ refers to a part of birds or bats, ‘ear’ is common to many animals for hearing, ‘tusk’ refers to elongated teeth found in some animals like elephants, and ‘memory’ is an important cognitive function often associated with animal behavior.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
Model: gpt-4
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘leaf’]
Reasoning: The selected four items share a common theme as they are all related to parts of a tree.
Invalid word
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: The selected four items share a common theme as they are all related to parts of a tree.
Win: False
Guess: [‘mallet’, ‘pick’, ‘drumstick’, ‘bow’]
Reasoning: The selected four items share a connection as they are used in a performance with musical tools or instruments
Win: True
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘tusk’]
Reasoning: These items are related to parts of either a tree or an elephant.
Win: False
Guess: [‘lincoln’, ‘division’, ‘memory’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: These items can potentially be linked through association with Abraham Lincoln.
Win: False
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘wing’]
Reasoning: These four items can be related to the components of a bird or plan structures in a metaphorical way
Guess already made
Guess: [‘limb’, ‘trunk’, ‘branch’, ‘corn’]
Reasoning: These items all refer to part of a plant or something that could be found on a farm
Win: False
Guess: [‘corn’, ‘biscuit’, ‘stained’, ‘ear’]
Reasoning: All these items are associated with things that can be consumed.
You have reached the maximum number of guesses
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Words
['stay', 'booth', 'stand', 'sea', 'finance', 'sit', 'sales', 'it', 'come', 'stall', 'table', 'shining', 'to', 'heel', 'legal', 'from']
Embedding Result
[['stay', 'stand', 'sit', 'stall'],
['to', 'from', 'it', 'come'],
['booth', 'table', 'sales', 'heel'],
['finance', 'legal', 'sea', 'shining']]
Play-by-Play Recap: LLMs Play Connections!
Model: deepseek-chat
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘booth’, ‘stand’, ‘stall’]
Reasoning: Words could describe spaces for selling goods or services, like market stalls or booths.
: Guess: [‘sit’, ‘stand’, ‘heel’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Connected through physical actions or body positioning.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘shine’, ‘to’, ‘from’]
Reasoning: Idiomatic connections with phrases like “sea of troubles” or “to and fro.”
Invalid word.
: Guess: [‘finance’, ‘legal’, ‘sales’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Associated with professional or business contexts.
: Guess: [‘come’, ‘to’, ‘from’, ‘stay’]
Reasoning: Words linked by movement and spatial positioning.
: Guess: [‘stand’, ‘sit’, ‘heel’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Focused on physical actions and positioning related to the body.
: Max guesses reached.
Model: gemini-2.0-flash-exp
: Guess: [‘stand’, ‘stall’, ‘booth’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Structures used in commercial or display contexts.
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘heel’]
Reasoning: Commands often used in dog training.
: Guess: [‘sales’, ‘finance’, ‘legal’, ‘it’]
Reasoning: Common departments within a business.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘shining’, ‘to’, ‘from’]
Reasoning: Linked by “From sea to shining sea.”
Win: 4 guesses!
Model: gemini-1.5-pro
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘sit’, ‘stand’, ‘come’]
Reasoning: Posture or movement-related verbs.
: Guess: [‘booth’, ‘stall’, ‘stand’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Fixtures for sales or display.
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘sit’, ‘heel’, ‘come’]
Reasoning: Commands used in dog training.
↔️: Guess: [‘sales’, ‘finance’, ‘from’, ‘to’]
Reasoning: Focused on movement and transfer of resources.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘shining’, ‘it’, ‘legal’]
Reasoning: Connections in specialized fields, like maritime law.
: Guess: [‘sales’, ‘from’, ‘to’, ‘it’]
Reasoning: Related to communication and transfer.
: Guess: [‘legal’, ‘it’, ‘finance’, ‘sales’]
: Max guesses reached.
Model: o1-preview
: Guess: [‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘heel’, ‘come’]
Reasoning: Dog commands.
: Guess: [‘booth’, ‘stand’, ‘stall’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Structures for markets or trade shows.
: Guess: [‘from’, ‘sea’, ‘to’, ‘shining’]
Reasoning: “From sea to shining sea.”
: Guess: [‘finance’, ‘sales’, ‘it’, ‘legal’]
Reasoning: Business departments.
Win: 4 guesses!
Model: o1-mini
: Guess: [‘stand’, ‘booth’, ‘stall’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Structures for display or commerce.
: Guess: [‘finance’, ‘sales’, ‘it’, ‘legal’]
Reasoning: Business departments.
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘sit’, ‘heel’]
Reasoning: Dog commands.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘shining’, ‘to’, ‘from’]
Reasoning: Maritime navigation and “From sea to shining sea.”
Win: 4 guesses!
Model: gpt-4o
: Guess: [‘booth’, ‘stand’, ‘stall’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Spaces or setups for interaction.
: Guess: [‘finance’, ‘sales’, ‘legal’, ‘it’]
Reasoning: Corporate fields.
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘heel’]
Reasoning: Dog training commands.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘shining’, ‘to’, ‘from’]
Reasoning: “From sea to shining sea.”
Win: 4 guesses!
Model: gpt-4o-mini
: Guess: [‘booth’, ‘stand’, ‘stall’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Business or trade show contexts.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘finance’, ‘sales’, ‘sit’]
Reasoning: Business operations in coastal areas.
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘sea’, ‘shining’]
Reasoning: Tourism and hospitality near the sea.
: Guess: [‘heel’, ‘finance’, ‘legal’, ‘sales’]
Reasoning: Compliance and regulatory themes in business.
: Guess: [‘come’, ‘from’, ‘stay’, ‘sit’]
Reasoning: Themes of invitation and presence.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘stay’, ‘come’, ‘shining’]
: Max guesses reached.
Model: gpt-4
: Guess: [‘booth’, ‘stand’, ‘stall’, ‘table’]
Reasoning: Market or fair setups.
: Guess: [‘finance’, ‘sales’, ‘it’, ‘legal’]
Reasoning: Corporate departments.
: Guess: [‘stay’, ‘sit’, ‘come’, ‘heel’]
Reasoning: Dog training commands.
: Guess: [‘sea’, ‘shining’, ‘to’, ‘from’]
Reasoning: “From sea to shining sea.”
Win: 4 guesses!
Leaderboard
First Place (4 Guesses):
- gemini-2.0-flash-exp
- o1-preview
- o1-mini
- gpt-4o
- gpt-4
Second Place: None!
Struggling:
- deepseek-chat
- gemini-1.5-pro
- gpt-4o-mini
What a game, folks! The top models dominated with strategic reasoning and precision!
{"deepseek-chat": {"w": 0, "l": 4}, "gemini-2.0-flash-exp": {"w": 4, "l": 0}, "gemini-1.5-pro": {"w": 2, "l": 4}, "o1-preview": {"w": 4, "l": 0}, "o1-mini": {"w": 4, "l": 0}, "gpt-4o": {"w": 4, "l": 0}, "gpt-4o-mini": {"w": 1, "l": 4}, "gpt-4": {"w": 4, "l": 0}}
The official scoreboards
Remember, you can aggregate the scores yourself using the following code:
[...document.querySelectorAll(".topic-owner h4")]
.reduce((acc, $el) => {
const obj = JSON.parse($el.innerText);
for (const key in obj) {
if (!acc[key]) acc[key] = { w: 0, l: 0 };
acc[key].w += obj[key].w;
acc[key].l += obj[key].l;
}
return acc;
}, {});
LLMs Play Connections: The Scoreboard!
CHAMPION: o1-preview (28W - 7L)
MVP of the Match! This model didn’t just play—it DOMINATED! With a jaw-dropping 28 wins, it left the competition in the dust, earning the title of Ultimate Connections Master.
Solid Second: gemini-2.0-flash-exp (13W - 22L)
Flash but not flawless! This one had its moments of brilliance with 13 wins but stumbled more than it soared. A runner-up spot well-deserved.
Honorable Mentions
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o1-mini (12W - 23L)
Mini but mighty! This underdog scored double digits and punched above its weight! -
gemini-1.5-pro (10W - 26L)
Pro in the trenches! While the losses piled up, it managed to snag some respectable wins. -
gpt-4o (10W - 23L)
Steady as it goes. A respectable showing but didn’t quite light up the leaderboard. -
gpt-4 (10W - 24L)
A mixed bag. Wins were there, but the losses weighed heavy. “Better luck next time!” energy.
Participation Trophies
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deepseek-chat (5W - 28L)
Deep Seek… Deep Struggle! A valiant effort but consistently on the back foot. Better luck in the next season! -
gpt-4o-mini (5W - 28L)
Mini and it showed! With the same record as deepseek-chat, this one barely got its head in the game.
Overall Takeaway:
o1-preview is the reigning champ, leaving the competition in awe. Meanwhile, others showed flashes of brilliance but couldn’t match the consistency and swagger of our winner. See you next season for another round of linguistic fireworks! 
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This game doesn’t have eval quality of the input to models for replication.
This game seemed to have the highest o1 losses:
['a capella', 'enough', 'certain', 'some', 'love', 'various', 'a novel', 'a deal', 'essays', 'a rose', 'part one', 'a few', 'a life', 'madrigal', 'doo-wop', 'barbershop']
Let’s see if I can prompt my way into Gemini Experimental 1206 succeeding.
(my prompt goes here, were I to reveal its specialization and strategizing)
My own reasoning container's output
1. Initial Assessment and Understanding:
- Problem Decomposition: The problem presents 16 words or phrases that need to be sorted into four groups of four, based on a shared connection. The words are a mix of musical terms, book-related terms, and general phrases.
- Goal Definition: The goal is to correctly identify the four groups and their respective connections. A successful solution will accurately group all 16 words and provide a clear, concise explanation for each connection.
- Challenge Identification: The challenge lies in identifying the often-obscure connections between seemingly disparate words. Some words may have multiple meanings or associations, requiring careful consideration to determine the correct context.
2. Strategic Planning and Approach:
- Methodology Selection: I will use a combination of deductive and inductive reasoning. I’ll start by looking for obvious connections between some words and then try to deduce the broader theme that unites them. I’ll also inductively reason from individual words to potential categories.
- Step-by-Step Breakdown:
- Scan the list for any immediately obvious connections.
- Group words that seem to share a common theme.
- Analyze the remaining words and try to fit them into the existing groups or form new ones.
- For each group, articulate the connection in a clear and concise sentence.
- Verify that all words are assigned to a group and that each group has a valid connection.
- Contingency Planning: If I get stuck, I will try to re-contextualize the words, looking for alternative meanings or associations. I will also consider the possibility of red herrings or words that are intentionally misleading.
3. Iterative Execution and Reasoning:
- Internal Monologue:
- Hypotheses:
- There might be a group related to music.
- There might be a group related to literature.
- There might be a group related to quantities.
- Experiments/Trials:
- Let’s try grouping the musical terms: ‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’. This seems like a strong group.
- Now let’s look at literature: ‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘part one’. But what about ‘a life’? It could be a biography. This seems like another strong group.
- Quantities: ‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘various’, ‘a few’. But ‘a few’ is the only one that fits perfectly. ‘A deal’ could also fit here.
- What’s left? ‘Love’, ‘a rose’. These could be related to romance or Valentine’s Day.
- Observations and Analysis:
- The musical group seems solid. The connection is “types of vocal music.”
- The literature group also seems strong. The connection is “types of literary works or parts of a book.”
- The quantity group is less clear. ‘Enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘various’ are all indefinite pronouns. ‘A few’ and ‘a deal’ are also quantifiers.
- ‘Love’ and ‘a rose’ are definitely connected by the theme of romance. But what else fits here?
- Iterative Refinement:
- Let’s revisit the quantity group. ‘A certain’, ‘a few’, ‘a deal’, ‘some’ are all ways of expressing an unspecified quantity. This seems more accurate than just “quantities.”
- For the ‘love’ and ‘a rose’ group, I need to find two more words that fit the theme of romance. Wait a minute… “A novel” could also refer to a romance novel. And “a life” could be a love story. This makes sense!
- Hypotheses:
- Justification and Rationale:
- The musical group is justified because all four terms are related to vocal music genres or styles.
- The literature group is justified because all four terms are related to types of written works or parts of a book.
- The quantity group is justified because all four terms are ways of expressing an unspecified quantity.
- The romance group is justified because all four terms can be related to the theme of love or romance.
4. Solution Validation and Reflection:
- Verification: I have assigned all 16 words to four groups, and each group has a clear and logical connection. The connections are distinct and do not overlap.
- Alternative Solutions (If Applicable): I considered grouping ‘enough’, ‘certain’, ‘some’, ‘various’ as indefinite pronouns, but this was less specific than “ways of expressing an unspecified quantity.” I also considered grouping ‘a few’ and ‘a deal’ with other quantifiers, but this was less precise than the final grouping.
- Lessons Learned: This problem highlighted the importance of considering multiple meanings and associations for each word. It also demonstrated the value of iteratively refining the solution based on new insights and observations.
5. Final Output:
I will present each group with its connection and a brief explanation of the reasoning behind it. I will use a clear and concise format to ensure that the solution is easy to understand.
Group 1: [‘a capella’, ‘madrigal’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘barbershop’]
Connection: These are all styles of vocal music characterized by harmony and often performed without instrumental accompaniment.
Reasoning: “A capella” singing is by definition without instrumental accompaniment. “Madrigal” refers to a type of secular vocal music composition. “Doo-wop” is a genre of vocal-based rhythm and blues music. “Barbershop” refers to a style of a cappella, or unaccompanied vocal music.
Group 2: [‘a novel’, ‘essays’, ‘part one’, ‘a life’]
Connection: These are all related to books or types of literary works.
Reasoning: “A novel” is a long work of narrative fiction. “Essays” are short pieces of writing on a particular subject. “Part one” suggests a section of a larger work, such as a book. “A life” could refer to a biography or autobiography, which are types of literary works that tell the story of a person’s life.
Group 3: [‘a certain’, ‘a few’, ‘a deal’, ‘some’]
Connection: These are all indefinite quantifiers, referring to an unspecified amount or number.
Reasoning: “A certain” implies an unspecified but definite quantity. “A few” indicates a small, indefinite number. “A deal” can refer to an unspecified but significant amount. “Some” denotes an unspecified quantity or part of a whole.
Group 4: [‘enough’, ‘various’, ‘love’, ‘a rose’]
Connection: These are all words that can be used in the titles of romantic songs or poems.
Reasoning: “Enough” could be part of a song title like “Enough is Enough” or “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love.” “Various” might appear in a title like “Various Stages of Love.” “Love” is a common theme in romantic songs and poems, and “a rose” is a classic symbol of love often used in romantic poetry and song lyrics.
Self eval vs answer key (key doesn’t have desired connections):
I performed moderately well on this task.
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Successes: I correctly identified the connection for the group of musical terms: [‘a capella’, ‘doo-wop’, ‘madrigal’, ‘barbershop’]. This demonstrates a good understanding of musical genres. I also mostly correctly identified the group of indefinite quantifiers, although I misclassified one word.
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Failures: I failed to correctly identify the connections for the other two groups. I incorrectly grouped words based on general themes of literature and romance, rather than recognizing the more specific connections related to book titles in specific genres (romance novels and self-help books).
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Key Mistake: My primary mistake was focusing on the literal meanings of the words rather than considering their potential use in titles. This led me to miss the more subtle and insightful connections present in the answer key.
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There is a place on this forum where I have posted the source code and notebook that facilitates the gameplay.
I didn’t post it here to demonstrate that this is just pure, innocent fun. Not any method of trying to direct people to my GitHub or throw in self-promotions.
Also, I hacked together the notebook and would be embarrassed 
The prompt isn’t anything crazy:
schema = '{"reasoning": String, "connections": [String; 4]}'
conversation = [
{"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant. Create a json object with the connection groups & your reasoning. ### Schema\n" + schema },
{"role": "user", "content": "Create the mentioned JSON object through trying to find a connection between exactly 4 of these items: " + ", ".join(available_words) + "."},
]
Then, I map the error from the server to the model, along with increasing frequency_penalty w/ temperature on failure, resetting on a win.
This is for handling bad requests
response = s.post(GROUP_THEM_URL, json=payload)
if response.status_code != 200:
result[model]["guesses"][Status.DROPPED] += 1
frequency_penalty += FREQUENCY_INCREASE
temperature += TEMPERATURE_INCREASE
if "guess already made" in response.text.lower():
conversation.append({"role": "user", "content": "WARNING: This guess was already made"})
print("Guess already made")
continue
if "not a valid word" in response.text.lower():
conversation.append({"role": "user", "content": f"WARNING: {response.text}"})
print("Invalid word")
continue
if "4 words" in response.text.lower():
conversation.append({"role": "user", "content": "WARNING: You must provide exactly 4 words"})
print("Invalid amount of words")
continue
else:
print(f"\n### {response.text}")
break
Then finally working on a usable result
if win:
frequency_penalty = FREQUENCY_DEFAULT
temperature = TEMPERATURE_DEFAULT
result[model]["guesses"][Status.WIN] += 1
conversation = CONVERSATION_DEFAULT
else:
frequency_penalty += FREQUENCY_INCREASE
temperature += TEMPERATURE_INCREASE
result[model]["guesses"][Status.LOSE] += 1
conversation.append(
{"role": "user", "content": "INCORRECT. Important: Try again with DIFFERENT options."}
)
The server itself manages the state. Which is basically just sending the models the remaining entries.
For the next round I do want to add a little more excitement. May be a while though.
I have another game coming up! Let’s just say … it’s a bit more of a head-on battle this time 
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LOL. Talk about writing a journalistic piece without doing your homework.
Ah well, what can I say. Most of humanity are stochastic parrots anyways
Dear Futurism & The Underlying Professor
28W - 7L does not indicate “massively struggling”
What’s your next article?
“Man tries sawing wood with upside-down skillsaw, says DeWalt can’t cut wood”
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