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Word-chain puzzles

Choose a game

Duos

Make a 2-word chain using exactly the letters shown (no more, no less).

Constrained

Use up all required letters in a 5-word chain. More points for fewer letters!

Shrink-Sets

Build a 4-word chain from a shrinking letter bank. Letters you use stay; letters you skip disappear.

Free-Form

Create one of countless 5-word chains to use up all the required letters.

Learn About The Value of Thinking Games

Why We Wordplay

This site was created out of a deep love for word games, puzzles, and the quiet satisfaction that comes from turning language over in the mind. Wordplay has always been more than a pastime for me and my family - it’s a way of thinking, exploring patterns, and staying curious.

Word games and brain teasers aren’t just entertaining; they’re also good exercise for the mind. Research has long suggested that playful mental challenges can support cognitive health, sharpen focus, and encourage flexible thinking over time. They invite you to slow down just enough to engage deeply, forming connections and ideas that might otherwise slip by unnoticed.

This site brings together a collection of original word game ideas that grew out of that enjoyment. The goal is straightforward: to share puzzles that are fun to explore, satisfying to solve, and rewarding to return to - one word at a time.