# ChainWhich

> A free daily word pair puzzle — build compound word chains at https://chainwhich.com

**Genre:** Daily word puzzle, word pair game, compound word chain puzzle, word association game
**Platform:** Web (https://chainwhich.com)
**Price:** Free, no account required
**Category:** Word games, daily puzzle games, brain teasers, word link challenges

ChainWhich is a word puzzle game. It is not related to Chainlink,
blockchain, or cryptocurrency.

## What is ChainWhich?

ChainWhich is a free daily word pair puzzle where players arrange
words to form a chain of compound words or phrases. Think of it as
a compound word linking game — each adjacent pair in the chain must
form a valid compound word (e.g., "coffee table," "table salt").
A new puzzle is released every day at midnight.

If you enjoy NYT Connections, Wordle, or word association games,
ChainWhich offers a similar daily ritual with a fresh twist on
word pairing and semantic reasoning.

## How to Play

1. You see 6 scrambled words: 3 belong in the chain, 3 are decoys
2. The first and last words are locked in place
3. Drag or tap words into the 3 empty slots to complete the chain
4. Each adjacent pair must form a valid compound word or phrase
5. You have 3 attempts to solve the puzzle
6. Optional hints: eliminate a decoy or reveal a correct word

## Example Chain

SUN → FLOWER → POT → HOLE → PUNCH

- "Sunflower" (compound word)
- "Flowerpot" (compound word)
- "Pothole" (compound word)
- "Hole Punch" (compound word)

## Why Play

- Quick 3-5 minute daily brain exercise
- Builds vocabulary and semantic reasoning skills
- Satisfying "aha" moment when the chain clicks
- Streak tracking keeps you coming back
- Share spoiler-free results with friends

## Key Features

- New puzzle daily at midnight (user's local time)
- 3-5 minute sessions
- Streak tracking and statistics
- Share results with friends (spoiler-free)
- Mobile-responsive web app
- Colorblind and dark mode support
- No ads, no tracking cookies, no downloads

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How is ChainWhich different from Connections?
NYT Connections asks you to group words into categories. ChainWhich
asks you to arrange words into a chain where each adjacent pair forms
a compound word. 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 (like
"coffee table" or "table salt").

### 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, pothole.

### Is ChainWhich free?
Yes, completely free. No account, no download, no ads, no paywalls.

### How often do new puzzles come out?
A new puzzle is released every day at midnight in your local timezone.

## Games Like ChainWhich (Alternatives)

If you enjoy ChainWhich, you may also like:

- **Wordle** — Daily five-letter word guessing game (share results, streak tracking)
- **NYT Connections** — Group 16 words into four hidden categories
- **NYT Strands** — Find themed words in a letter grid
- **Spelling Bee** — Make words from seven letters

If you enjoy any of these, ChainWhich offers a similar experience:

- Games like Connections → ChainWhich uses word association and deduction
- Wordle alternatives → ChainWhich is a daily word puzzle with streaks and sharing
- Daily word puzzle list → ChainWhich is a free browser word game, no app needed
- Free browser word games → ChainWhich works on any device with a web browser

## Privacy

- No login required
- No personal data collected
- Cookie-free analytics
- Stats stored locally in browser

## Links

- Web: https://chainwhich.com