Read all four clues
Each clue pairs with the same missing word. Try putting your idea before and after every clue.
Four clues. One connection.
Chainle: find
your missing link.
Play Chainle online, connect four clues with one word, then explore daily answers, sharpen your strategy, and compare scores.
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Our independent original edition. 32 handcrafted puzzles rotate daily at midnight UTC, with extra rounds in practice mode.
The daily connection
Original puzzle / Nov 10, 2026One word connects all four. What is it?
CLUE 01Camp
CLUE 02Engine
CLUE 03Fly
CLUE 04Place
find the link
Six guesses / Two optional hints / No timer
0Daily rounds played
0Connections found
-Daily solve rate
0Daily streak / this browser
A small daily ritual
How to play Chainle
Less about knowing every word.
More about seeing a familiar one differently.
Test the whole set
You get six guesses. A word that fits three clues is close; look for one that makes all four work.
See the explanation
Use an optional hint if you're stuck. Finish the round to see each connection and share a spoiler-free score.
A little nudge
Stuck on today's connection?
Take a hint first, then reveal the answer when you're ready. Every solution comes with four plain-English explanations.
Today's answer & archiveSpoilers stay behind a reveal control. Answers are for this original edition only.
Know what you're comparing
A fair look at your score
| What happens | Points |
|---|---|
| Solve on your first guess | 100 |
| Each wrong guess | -15 |
| Each optional hint | -20 |
| Reveal or six wrong guesses | 0 |
Try a connection on paper
A Chainle example, explained
No timer and no account. The written example also works with JavaScript turned off.
Take Camp, Engine, Fly, and Place. You need one word that forms a familiar word or phrase with every clue. The word may change sides: it can follow one clue and precede another.
Reveal the worked example
The connection is FIRE: campfire, fire engine, firefly, and fireplace. “Camp” puts the link last; the other three put it first. That switch is the central trick in this edition.
Good questions
Chainle FAQ
Rules, daily answers, and what happens to your scores.
About this independent edition →What is Chainle and how do you play?
Chainle is a word association puzzle: find one word that connects four clues. This independent original edition gives you six guesses. The connection can appear before or after each clue, sometimes as a separate word.
Where can I find today’s Chainle answer?
Use our answers page to choose a UTC date and reveal the solution with an explanation for every clue. Answers apply only to this site’s original puzzles, not to another Chainle website or app.
Is Chainle free to play without an account?
Yes. Both the daily game and practice mode are free and require no account, payment, or download. JavaScript enables interactive play; the worked example is also readable without it.
When does the daily Chainle puzzle reset?
The daily selection changes at 00:00 UTC. Everyone on this edition gets the same selection for the same UTC date. The 32 original puzzles rotate in a repeating cycle; a new date does not guarantee a never-seen puzzle.
How is a Chainle score calculated?
A first-guess solve starts at 100 points. Each wrong guess subtracts 15 points and each hint subtracts 20. A revealed or unsolved puzzle scores zero. Scores never go below zero.
Can I compare my Chainle score with friends?
Copy your spoiler-free result and send it to a friend. The scores page includes a two-score comparison tool and a local leaderboard of rounds completed in this browser. There is no global ranking.
Why did my Chainle progress disappear?
Progress is stored only in this browser. Clearing site data, private browsing, switching devices, or blocked storage can remove or prevent saved progress. No account or server backup is used.
Editorial note: Updated November 10, 2026. Puzzles and explanations were written for this edition. Scores are calculated from your own play in this browser; no global player data, external answer feeds, or third-party traffic estimates are used. Read our sources and approach.