Chainle
Chainle is a free daily word-chain game where you find a bridge word that links two clues across five rounds, with three tries per round and one shared UTC puzzle each day.
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Chainle is a short daily puzzle played in your browser that asks players to supply bridge words linking paired clues. Each daily board has five rounds: three two-word bridge rounds, one three-word bridge round, and one closest-meaning multiple choice round. The puzzle is the same for everyone on that UTC date and no account is required.
Scoring gives 3 points for a correct first try, 2 for a second-try solve, 1 for a third-try solve, and 0 if you miss; five rounds make a maximum score of 15. The site stores your submitted guesses and streak in the browser so you can close and return to the same board with tries preserved. Unlimited mode offers extra random puzzles and the Archive lists soft clues for recent days without showing answers.
Bridge rounds require a single word that forms an ordinary compound or phrase with the left clue and a different ordinary compound or phrase with the right clue. The three-word round asks for two words in order that form a continuous chain, and the closest-meaning round asks you to pick the nearest sense from four options. Hints appear on bridge rounds to nudge the scene but never give the bridge word itself.
How to play Chainle
- Open the Chainle page and read the round prompt shown on the board.
- For bridge rounds, type the single word that makes an ordinary phrase with the left clue and a different ordinary phrase with the right clue.
- For the three-word round, enter the two missing words in order so each hop forms a familiar expression.
- For the closest-meaning round, choose the option that best matches the prompt word’s nearest sense.
- You have up to three tries per round; first-try success scores 3 points, second try 2 points, third try 1 point, and an unsolved round scores 0.
- Finish the five rounds to record a score out of 15 and update your browser-stored streak if your score is above zero.
Tips for Chainle
- Say the clues aloud with a short pause where the bridge should sit to hear the natural phrase that links both sides.
- Before guessing, ask what commonly follows the left clue and what commonly precedes the right clue and look for a single word that answers both.
- Reserve your first try for the bridge that feels most like an ordinary phrase, the second for the other leading candidate, and the third for any remaining plausible bridge.
- For three-word chains, sketch both hops mentally before typing because the second word must link to both the first answer and the right clue.
- In closest-meaning rounds, cover the options, define the prompt in a few plain words, then pick the option that matches that definition rather than a related topic.
Chainle FAQ
What is Chainle?
Chainle is a daily browser word-chain game where you find bridge words that link clue pairs across five rounds; everyone solves the same UTC puzzle each day. The board mixes two-word bridges, a three-word chain, and a closest-meaning multiple choice round and you play without creating an account.
Is Chainle free to play?
Yes, Chainle is free to play in your browser and does not require an account. The site describes the game as a free daily word chain with an Unlimited practice mode available for extra puzzles.
How many guesses do I get per round?
Each round allows up to three tries. The first correct try awards 3 points, the second awards 2, the third awards 1, and an unsolved round shows the answer and scores 0.
When does the new Chainle puzzle appear?
A new daily puzzle is tied to the UTC date and changes at UTC midnight. The page shows the UTC date for the current puzzle and notes the puzzle is stable for that date so players worldwide solve the same board.
Can I play past puzzles or more puzzles in Chainle?
You can practice with additional puzzles in Unlimited mode and see soft clues for recent days in the Archive, but the Archive does not reveal solutions or replay the daily board. Unlimited gives new random boards for extra practice and marks shared results as unlimited so others know it was practice.
Who made Chainle?
The site describes Chainle as an independent puzzle hosted at chainlegame.com. The page identifies the game as an independent puzzle but does not list an individual creator by name.
Does Chainle work on mobile?
Yes, Chainle runs in the browser and stores progress in that browser, so it works on mobile web browsers as well as desktop. The site explains that submitted guesses and streaks are kept in your browser so you can close the tab and return to the same board.
What does the hint line mean in bridge rounds?
The hint is a short nudge about the scene, habit, or object related to the bridge but it is never the bridge word itself. Use the hint if the two clues feel disconnected and ignore it when you already hear both phrases.
