What Comes Next? 6 Letter and Word Patterns

Every pattern today follows a simple rule, and your job is to spot it. There are six to try, from letters to months to the seasons. Take your time and look for what changes from one item to the next.

Today's patterns

Find the rule, then type what comes next.

  1. C, F, I, L, ?

  2. Z, X, V, T, ?

  3. January, March, May, July, ?

  4. AZ, BY, CX, ?

  5. Summer, Fall, Winter, ?

  6. Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, ?

How to Play

  • Read the pattern and work out the rule.
  • Type what comes next in the box and press Check.
  • Press Hint for a nudge, or Show Answer to see it explained.
  • Your progress is saved on this device.

A Tip for Patterns

Start by looking at just the first two items and asking what changed. Then test your idea on the next pair. If it works all the way along, you have found the rule. If not, try a different one. Letter patterns often hide a count or a skip.