Chainle
About Chainle
Some word puzzles ask players to remember definitions. Chainle asks them to make connections that are not always obvious. A pair of unrelated-looking clues might share a word through food, everyday expressions, places, or familiar objects. Finding that missing link is the whole challenge, and choosing the right answer takes more than a lucky guess.
Each daily game contains five rounds, with just one answer allowed in each. Three rounds present two clue words and ask for a single word that relates to both. Another gives three clues, making the search considerably trickier. The final round works differently: players must find a word closely connected in meaning to one target word.
A Strong Connection Is Not Enough
Chainle has an interesting scoring rule. In rounds with multiple clues, an answer must connect reasonably well to every word, not just one of them. A guess that fits one clue perfectly but barely relates to the other can receive a disappointing score. Answers must also be single dictionary words. Plurals, proper names, clue variations, and made-up combinations are not accepted.
As players enter a guess, chains appear on screen to show how closely the answer connects with each clue. Each chain can extend up to eight links. When the strongest possible connection is found, the paths meet, and the central link turns brass.
Think of More Than One Meaning
Before submitting an answer, consider different uses of each clue. A word might describe an object, an action, a place, or part of a familiar phrase. Looking for something that fits all the clues equally well is usually more useful than chasing the first association that comes to mind.
Five Guesses, 5,000 Possible Points
Every round is worth up to 1,000 points, giving the daily puzzle a maximum score of 5,000. Players can also revisit older challenges through the Archive or switch to Unlimited Mode for shuffled practice rounds.
Chainle is a neat test of vocabulary and flexible thinking. With only one guess per round, every answer deserves a little consideration before it becomes final.
Other games
Discuss: Chainle
