What Comes Next? 6 Letter and Color Patterns

Every pattern here follows a quiet rule, and your job is to spot it. There are six of them today, with letters and colors in the mix. Start with the first, and the others will feel more familiar.

Today's patterns

Type the item that comes next. Capital letters are not needed.

  1. B, D, F, H, J, ?

  2. Z, Y, X, W, ?

  3. AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

  4. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, ?, Indigo, Violet

  5. A, E, I, O, ?

  6. A, BB, CCC, DDDD, ?

How to Play

  • Type your answer in the box, or tap the box and use your keyboard.
  • Tap Check to see if you are right. Stuck? Tap Hint for a nudge.
  • Tap Show answer if you would like to reveal one, no pressure.
  • Your progress is saved on this device, so you can come back and finish later.

A Tip for Pattern Puzzles

Try writing out the pattern’s steps, and ask how each item differs from the one before. Look at the first and last parts separately when an item has two letters. Once you find the rule, check that it works for every step, not just the last.