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Letter connection puzzles build logical thinking by asking pupils to spot links between letters. These challenges prepare children for reasoning tasks in the 11 Plus exams.

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Fascinating Fact:

Letter connection puzzles are an early step toward learning algebra, because both require finding hidden rules.

In 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning, letter connection puzzles encourage logical thinking and pattern recognition. These skills are key to building confidence and success in more advanced problem-solving.

Key Terms

Sequence: An ordered list of letters, numbers, or objects that follow a rule.
Pattern: A regular arrangement that repeats in a predictable way.
Logic: Clear reasoning used to solve problems step by step.

For more insight, see our guide on what subjects are tested in the 11 Plus.

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What are letter connection puzzles?

Letter connection puzzles ask pupils to find the link between letters, such as alphabetical order or skipping a fixed number of letters.

Why are letter connections useful for learning?

They develop reasoning skills, improve memory, and prepare pupils for subjects like maths and problem-solving tasks in the 11 Plus.

How can I practise letter connection puzzles?

You can practise by solving quizzes regularly, making your own puzzles at home, or spotting letter patterns in books and signs.

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Example:

The alphabet is given below to help you. Find the pair of letters that will complete the sentence in the most sensible way. When you have found the most appropriate pair of letters, choose the correct answer from the four choices available.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
BC is to DE as GH is to ?

Answer: The correct answer is IJ

To get from B to D we moved forward 2 letters, and to get from C to E we also moved forward 2 letters. Only IJ works.

1 .

The alphabet is given below to help you. Find the pair of letters that will complete the sentence in the most sensible way. When you have found the most appropriate pair of letters, choose the correct answer from the four choices available.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
NN is to HO as JM is to ?

To get from N to H we moved backwards six letters, and to get from N to O we moved forward one letter. Only DN works.
The 'o' in do is not pronounced as 'o'. Can you think of any other words where 'o' sounds like something else? Read the answers below to get some of our ideas

2 .

To get from T to M we moved backwards 7 letters, and to get from V to K we we moved backwards 11 letters. Only CE works.
Words that end in 'ce'? How many can you think of? Read on!

3 .

To get from R to W we moved forward 5 letters, and to get from H to O we moved forward 7 letters. Only FZ works

4 .

To get from F to K we moved forward 5 letters, and to get from G to B we moved backwards 5 letters. Only UE works.
The puzzle in question 1? Two, to, too. How many can you think of?

5 .

To get from N to S we moved forward 5 letters, and to get from E to H we moved forward 3 letters. Only HW works.
'H' and 'W' are both consonants. How many more consonants than vowels are there in consonant? Three

6 .

To get from S to M we moved back 6 letters, and to get from C to E we moved forward 2 letters. Only FL works.
The puzzle in question 2? Face, licence and really importantly for you, practice!

7 .

To get from E to Q we moved forward 12 letters, and to get from G to K we moved forward 4 letters. Only YV works

8 .

To get from B to I we moved forward 7 letters, and to get from P to J we moved backwards 6 letters. Only QH works.
'Q' is a funny letter. It cannot be in any word without a partner. What has to accompany a 'Q' every time? Read below for the answer

9 .

To get from C to R we moved forward 15 letters, and to get from T to W we moved forward 3 letters. Only WR works.
The letter that must accompany a 'Q'? 'U'

10 .

To get from M to G we moved backwards 9 letters, and to get from G to P we moved forward 9 letters. Only BZ works.
Well done! You have completed the first of four Letter Connections quizzes

Author: Stephen O'Hara