Word Chain

Type words that begin with the last letter of the previous one and grow the longest chain you can.

Controls

Type a word starting with the last letter shown. Enter adds the word to the chain. Backspace fixes a wrong letter. Esc pauses the game.

Word Chain: Link Words End to End

Word Chain is a vocabulary game where each new word must begin with the last letter of the one before it. You type the links, and the chain grows across the screen.

How to play

You are given a starting word such as river. Its last letter is r, so the next link must start with r, perhaps rabbit. Type your word and press Enter to add it. The chain keeps growing until you run out of time or cannot find a word that fits.

The core idea

Every link must be a real word from the built-in word list, and you cannot reuse a word in the same chain. A countdown ring refills a little with each good link, so long chains are possible. Some letters, like x and q, are rare endings, so the game gives a bonus when you survive them.

Skills you practice

Thinking of words quickly while typing
Growing vocabulary and spelling together
Planning ahead to avoid tough ending letters
Typing words of mixed lengths smoothly

For teachers and parents

Word Chain works well as a class warm-up in turns: one student types, the next continues. Parents can play it as a family by taking turns at the keyboard. Choose the easy list for younger children.

Tips for better play

Plan one move ahead. If your word ends in a hard letter such as x or q, you may get stuck on the next link, so prefer endings like e, s, t or r when the clock is tight. Longer words earn more points but cost more time, so mix short and long links to keep the ring full.

See how long a chain you can build before the ring runs out. Browse more in Spelling Typing Games, see the full typing games list, or measure your speed with the typing test.