How to Play Word Chains

Game Objective

Connect a series of words to form a chain, where each pair of adjacent words creates a meaningful phrase or compound word You'll see the first word completed followed by the first letter of each word as a starting hint. Fill in the missing letters to complete the chain

Chain Example

S
U
N
L
I
G
H
T
S
P
E
E
D
SUNLIGHT
LIGHT SPEED

In this example:

You need to figure out that "SUN" + "LIGHT" = "SUNLIGHT"

Then "LIGHT" + "SPEED" = "LIGHT SPEED"

The first letter of each word is given as a hint

Game Rules

  • Daily puzzles have a limit of 5 attempts
  • Chains vary in length—daily puzzles typically have 5-6 words.
  • The first letter of each word is revealed as a hint
  • Type your guess one letter at a time
  • Each word connects to the next word in the chain
  • Daily puzzles have a limit of 5 attempts

Completed Chain Example

In this chain example:

WEDDING + RING = WEDDING RING

RING + WORM = RING WORM

Tips

  • Look for common word pairings and phrases
  • Consider multiple meanings of words (e.g., 'RING' as jewelry or a sound)
  • Use the revealed first letters as strong hints
  • Think about how each word might connect to the next

Scoring

Complete the chain as quickly as possible. The fewer attempts you make, the higher your score!