Chainle
Piano and lock share a word, and it is key. Chainle gives you five rounds of clues like that, and asks for the one word that ties them together.
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Round types
- Rounds 1 to 3: a two word bridge
- Round 4: a three word bridge
- Round 5: a close meaning match
Think in categories
Ask what kind of link it might be. Is it an object both clues use, a property they share, or a phrase that starts with one and ends with the other? Running through those kinds of link is faster than waiting for the answer to pop up.
Before you start Chainle
- A good link works for every clue, not just one.
- Words with two meanings are the most common bridges.
- A rejected word, like repeating a clue, lets you try again.
- Stuck? Say each clue inside a phrase. Compound words and set phrases are where bridges hide.
Playing Chainle step by step
- Find the link
Look for a shared object, property, action or meaning.
- Enter one word
Type your connection and press Connect.
- Read the result
See your points and an explanation of the link. After five rounds a receipt adds up your total.
Quick facts about Chainle
- Rounds
- 5
- Types
- Three two word bridges, one three word bridge, one meaning match
- Score
- Up to 1,000 a round, 5,000 total
- Timer
- None
- New table
- 00:00 UTC
- Modes
- Daily, Practice and Archive
- Category
- Word games, groups and links
Chainle FAQ
How do you play Chainle?
Each round shows clue words. Type one word that connects them all and press Connect. Five rounds make a game.
Are there Chainle hints or answers?
Chainle explains the link after every round, which is the best teacher. We do not list daily answers, and since several words can be valid, there is rarely just one.
Is there a timer?
No. There is no timer and no speed bonus.
How many answers count?
Each round takes one valid answer, and different answers can score differently.
Do I need an account?
No. Chainle plays without an account.
Facts checked on 2026-11-10. Chainle belongs to Chainle. Megadle is not linked to it.