How is ChainWhich different from Connections?

NYT Connections asks you to group words into four categories. ChainWhich asks you to arrange words into a chain where each adjacent pair forms a compound word (like 'coffee table' and 'table salt'). ChainWhich also includes decoy words that don't belong, adding a layer of deduction.

Is ChainWhich a word pair game?

Yes. The core mechanic is identifying valid word pairs — each adjacent pair in the chain must form a compound word or common phrase. You build a chain of word pairs to solve the puzzle.

What is a compound word chain?

A compound word chain is a sequence of words where every adjacent pair forms a compound word. For example: SUN → FLOWER → POT → HOLE gives you sunflower, flowerpot, and pothole.

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ChainWhich - Free Daily Word Pair Puzzle | Compound Word Chain Game

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Six words. Three belong. Three don't.

Arrange the words that connect — each pair forms a compound word or phrase.

Example:

COFFEE

→

TABLE

→

SALT

(coffee table, table salt)

You have 3 attempts.

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