Chainshift
Chainshift is a daily English word chain puzzle where you guess four missing words across three linked rounds (Bridge, Shift, Relay) and a new puzzle appears every day at midnight UTC.
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Chainshift is a free daily English word puzzle that asks you to find four missing words organized across three rounds called Bridge, Shift, and Relay. Each round uses a different linking rule: Bridge joins two clues into compounds, Shift uses a single word with two meanings, and Relay fills two gaps in sequence to form chained phrases.
Players receive three guesses per missing word and the browser stores your progress for the daily edition. A new puzzle becomes available at midnight UTC. If you want more practice, the site provides an Unlimited mode and an Archive where older daily editions can be replayed immediately.
How to play Chainshift
- Open the daily Chainshift puzzle and read the clues for the three rounds: Bridge, Shift, and Relay.
- For Bridge, type one word that forms compounds or phrases with the left and right clues in order.
- For Shift, enter a single word that fits both clues by using two different meanings of that word.
- For Relay, fill the two gaps left to right so the inserted words chain into phrases with the neighboring clues.
- Submit a guess and note that you have three attempts per missing word; the browser saves your progress automatically.
Tips for Chainshift
- Start with the round that feels easiest to you to narrow down possible linking words for the other rounds.
- For Bridge, think of common compound words or fixed phrases that pair with each side in order.
- For Shift, list different senses of likely candidate words and test which senses match the two clues.
- For Relay, work left to right as the puzzle requires and consider multiword terms that can overlap across gaps.
- Use the Unlimited mode or Archive to practice patterns and expose yourself to more link types.
Chainshift FAQ
What is Chainshift?
Chainshift is a daily English word chain puzzle where you must find four missing words arranged across three rounds called Bridge, Shift, and Relay. The rounds use three linking types: Bridge forms compounds with both sides, Shift uses one word with two meanings, and Relay fills two gaps to form chained phrases, so you see how answers connect to their clues.
Is Chainshift free to play?
Yes, Chainshift is free to play according to the site description. The game is presented as a free daily word puzzle with an Unlimited practice mode and an Archive for replaying older editions.
How many guesses do I get in Chainshift?
You get three guesses for each missing word. The rules state that each missing word allows up to three attempts before you must move on or reveal the answer.
When does the new Chainshift puzzle arrive?
A new Chainshift puzzle becomes available at midnight UTC each day. The site explicitly notes that daily puzzles reset at that time and your browser stores your progress for the edition currently active.
Can I play past Chainshift puzzles?
Yes, you can replay older editions using the Archive feature. The site provides a daily puzzle archive where previous puzzles can be opened and replayed.
Does Chainshift have an iPhone app?
Yes, the site links to an iPhone app option. The page includes a reference to an iPhone app alongside other navigation items, indicating there is an app version available.
