Top 5 Associations
verbal · IC caliber
What you'll learn
- Category: verbal
- Caliber: Intellectual
- 2 frequently asked questions answered below
- 3 related games to explore
Overview
Top 5 Associations shows you a prompt word and gives you 6 guesses to name as many of the 5 most common associations as possible. Each hit fills a slot; a perfect sweep (all 5 in 5 guesses) earns a bonus.
How to Play
A prompt word appears (e.g., "fire"). You have 90 seconds and 6 guess slots. Type a word you associate with the prompt and hit Add. After all guesses (or the timer), the game reveals the top 5 and how many you matched.
What It Reveals About You
Your word associations reveal semantic fluency — how quickly and broadly you access related concepts. It is one of the most studied measures of verbal cognitive ability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the "top 5" determined?
The top 5 are the most common single-word associations that adults typically give for each prompt, sourced from word-association norms and periodically expanded by AI.
What if my association is valid but not in the top 5?
It counts as a miss for scoring purposes, but doesn't penalize you. The game is measuring whether you think like most people, not whether your answer is "wrong."
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