Odd Ones Out Boondoggle Games

One word doesn't belong.

Odd Ones Out is a word puzzle for iPhone and iPad. Every themed group of four words hides one that doesn't fit. Keep the odd words out, and win by finding them all.

Try one: which word doesn't belong? Puzzle 1 of 4
Tap the odd one out
Words and definitions from the game.

How to play

It looks simple. Then the themes move from fruit and colours to biology, music theory and politics.

  1. The words are dealt

    Each game mixes two to four themed groups of four words into one grid. Every group hides one word that doesn't belong.

  2. Find what fits

    Drag the three words that share a theme into the box. Long-press any tile to read what the word means.

  3. Leave the odd ones out

    The words you leave behind are your answers. You get one attempt for each group, so think before you drop.

  4. See the themes

    When the game ends, the themes are revealed. Tap one to see its four words and which one was the odd one out.

A closer look

Two Odd Ones Out puzzles, with word tiles such as Shoes, Brush, Soccer and Tennis below a box showing how many tiles are left. An advanced puzzle with words such as Liberty, Cortex, Synapse and Autonomy. A Spanish puzzle with words such as Playa, Mesa, Kiwi and Fresa. Settings with language, difficulty level and number of word groups, above win rate and games played.

Set it up your way

Five difficulty levels
Start with everyday words, then work up to science, history, art and technology.
Two to four groups
Choose how many themed groups each game deals, from a quick puzzle to a full grid.
Learn as you play
Every word has a definition. Long-press a tile to see it before you decide.
English and Spanish
Play in either language, or use the Spanish puzzles to practise your vocabulary.
Your stats
Keep track of your win rate and how many games you've played.
Free, with no ads
Every puzzle is free to play, on iPhone and iPad.
Odd Ones Out app icon

Can you spot it?

Odd Ones Out is free on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.

Free on theApp Store