How the Word Chain Works
Each pair of adjacent words forms a compound word or phrase.
Your job: find the three words that connect.
coffee table → table salt
Fresh Daily Challenge
A new puzzle every day at midnight. No repeats.
Quick & Satisfying
Most players solve in under 3 minutes. Perfect for your coffee break.
No Account Needed
Just open and play. Your streak saves automatically on your device.
See It In Action
For Fans of Wordle, Connections & Word Games
If you love Wordle, Connections, or Spelling Bee,
you'll feel right at home with ChainWhich.
Same daily ritual. Same satisfying "aha" moments.
A fresh twist on word pair puzzles and word association games.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hi! I'm Deidre, the creator of ChainWhich. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions.
How do you play ChainWhich?
You get six words — three belong in the chain, three are decoys. Arrange the correct words so every adjacent pair forms a compound word or phrase. You have three attempts to solve it.
What is a compound word chain?
A sequence of words where every adjacent pair forms a compound word or phrase. For example: SUN → FLOWER → POT → HOLE gives you sunflower, flowerpot, and pothole.
How is ChainWhich different from Connections?
NYT Connections groups words into four categories. In ChainWhich words must be arranged into a chain where each pair forms a compound word or phrase — plus decoy words that don't belong, adding a layer of deduction.
Is ChainWhich free?
Completely free. No account, no download, no ads, no paywalls. Open chainwhich.com and play.
Can I play ChainWhich on my phone?
Yes. ChainWhich is designed mobile-first and works in any modern browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. No app download required.
When does a new puzzle come out?
A new puzzle is available every day at midnight. Each puzzle is hand-curated — no two days are the same.
About the Creator
I'm Deidre, and I live in Austin, Texas.
I love puzzles and games, so I created ChainWhich. I hope you like it too.
I create and curate every puzzle and read every email sent to
[email protected].
Send your theme ideas, suggestions for improvements, and feedback. I will implement as many as I practically can.