What Comes Next? 6 Letter and Word Patterns

Today’s puzzle is all about spotting the hidden rule. Each line is a short series of letters or words, and your job is to figure out what comes next. Some rules come from everyday life, others from the alphabet, so keep an open mind.

Today's patterns

Type the letter or word that comes next in each series.

  1. J, F, M, A, M, ?

  2. O, T, T, F, F, S, S, ?

  3. A, C, E, G, ?

  4. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, ?

  5. Penny, Nickel, Dime, ?

  6. A, B, D, G, K, ?

How to Play

  • Study the pattern, then type what comes next in the box.
  • Tap Check to test your answer, or Hint for a gentle push.
  • Show answer reveals the rule if you’d like to move on.
  • Your progress is saved on this device.

How to Crack a Pattern

Ask yourself a few questions: Are these first letters of something familiar? Are the steps between them the same, or growing? Counting the gaps on your fingers or jotting the alphabet down the side of a page can make a tricky rule jump right out.