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Connections from the Chainle table. Find the word, then tell the maker what you thought.

Create a puzzle

Community

How ranking works

Hot blends how much players like a puzzle with how many have played it, and gently favours newer puzzles so every new connection gets a turn.

Top ranks puzzles with at least 20 plays by their approval, adjusted for how many votes they have.

New shows the latest first. Makers’ own plays and votes never count.

About Community

Word connection puzzles, made by players.

Every puzzle here was written by someone at the Chainle table. Find the word that links their clues, see how your answer scores, then make one of your own for others to solve.

  • 2 or 3Two-word and three-word puzzles
  • 1,000Up to 1,000 points
  • FreeNo account needed to play

How a community puzzle works

  1. 1

    Find the one word that links every clue.

  2. 2

    Scored by the same model as the daily game, from 0 to 1,000.

  3. 3

    Vote and tag after you play, then tap Next puzzle.

New to Chainle? Read how to play

Make your own puzzle

Strong

Each clue uses a different meaning: a piano key, a door key.

Weak

Singer is just a form of sing, so the clue gives the answer away.

  • Pick an answer with two clearly different meanings.

  • Avoid answers that are a form of a clue.

  • Explain each clue in one plain sentence.

  • Use Draft with AI and Try it before you publish.

Create a puzzle Takes a few minutes. Sign in when you publish.

How puzzles are ranked

  • Hot

    Liked and played puzzles rise, with a boost for fresh ones.

  • New

    The latest puzzles first.

  • Top

    The best-rated puzzles with at least 20 plays.

Votes, tags and reports

  • Clever
  • Too easy
  • Too hard
  • Forced
Voting needs a signed-in account and a play of that puzzle first. Tags tell the maker why.
  1. Report
  2. A moderator reviews
  3. Kept or taken down
Reports never hide a puzzle automatically.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to play?

No. Anyone can play community puzzles without signing in. An account is only needed to publish a puzzle, vote or report one.

Do community puzzles count toward my streak or stats?

No. Community puzzles never change your daily streak or your Chainle stats, so you can play as many as you like.

How is my score calculated?

With the same 0–1,000 meaning model as the daily game. The maker’s answer and the alternatives they accept earn full marks; any other word is scored on how strongly it connects to every clue. Read the scoring rules.

Can I edit a puzzle after publishing?

No. A published puzzle stays as it is. Open it from My puzzles and publish a new version, which replaces the old one.

What happens when I report a puzzle?

A moderator reviews your report and decides whether the puzzle stays up or is hidden. Reports never hide a puzzle automatically.

Is it free?

Yes. Playing, making and publishing community puzzles is free.