Words · Word building
Compound Words
SUN + FLOWER = SUNFLOWER. Join the halves into compound words.
About Compound Words
Compound Words splits English compound words into halves — SUN + FLOWER, RAIN + BOW, BUTTER + FLY — and shuffles them. Pair them back up. Combinations that would make another real word are excluded so every puzzle has one answer.
Play a new daily puzzle every day, or pick Easy, Medium or Hard in practice mode for unlimited puzzles.
How to play
- The left column holds the first halves of compound words, the right column the shuffled second halves.
- Join them in pairs to make English compound words (e.g. RAIN + BOW).
- A wrong pair costs a life. Combinations that would make another real word are excluded.
Everyday compound words — great for building vocabulary.
Tap a first half on the left, then the second half on the right.
Tips & strategies
- Start with the pair you are most sure about.
- Watch for common second halves like -BALL, -ROOM and -BOOK.
- Say the word out loud to check it sounds familiar.
FAQ
How do you play Compound Words?
The left column holds the first halves of compound words, the right column the shuffled second halves. Join them in pairs to make English compound words (e.g. RAIN + BOW). A wrong pair costs a life. Combinations that would make another real word are excluded.
Is there a new Compound Words puzzle every day?
Yes. A new daily puzzle arrives at midnight (your local time) and everyone gets the same one. Missed days can be played from the archive.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. Daily Brain runs in your browser. You can add it to your home screen and it keeps working offline after the first visit. Progress is stored only on your device.
Are there difficulty levels and hints?
Practice mode offers Easy, Medium and Hard with unlimited new puzzles. Hints are available when you get stuck and are recorded in your result.