Word Chain Game

Chain words where each one starts with the last letter of the word before. A free online vocabulary game, no sign-up.

Play Word Chain

What is Word Chain?

Word Chain is a free online word game built around one simple rule: each new word must begin with the last letter of the word before it. Start with any word, say "cat", and the next must start with "t" (tiger), then "r" (rabbit), and so on. Keep the chain alive as long as you can; every valid word adds to your score.

It's a quick, browser-based way to stretch your vocabulary, sharpen your spelling and think on your feet, with no app, no login, nothing to install. Play the classic 15-second mode, speed up with 10-second rounds, or relax with 30 seconds per turn, across US, UK, Australian and Canadian English dictionaries.

15 s per word

Classic Word Chain

Classic mode with 15-second timer resets for steady-paced gameplay.
10 s per word
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10-second Word Chain

Fast-paced mode with 10-second timer resets for quick thinking.
30 s per word
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30-second Word Chain

Relaxed mode with 30-second timer resets for thoughtful gameplay.

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🕹️ How to Play Word Chain

Each word starts with the last letter of the one before. Keep the chain going before the timer runs out!

Read the full how-to-play guide →

🌎 Play in different languages

US English

American spelling

UK English

British spelling

Australian English

Aussie spelling

Canadian English

Canadian spelling

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💡 Frequently Asked Questions

The rules are simple. Each new word must begin with the last letter of the previous word. For example, if the word is "cat", the next word must start with "t". All words must be valid English words, and you cannot use the same word twice in a chain.

To win Word Chain, aim to enter as many words as possible! The game continues until you run out of words. The longer your word chain, the higher your score!

A word might be marked as invalid if it's not in our dictionary, it's a proper noun, it's been used before in the current game, or it doesn't start with the correct letter. If you believe a common word is incorrectly marked as invalid, please let us know through our feedback form!

Yes! Try to avoid words ending in difficult letters like 'x' or 'z'. Keep a mental list of common word endings and their possible starting words. Also, shorter words often give you more flexibility for the next turn.

Word Chain works seamlessly on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. We recommend using the latest version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari for the best experience.
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