Compound Words: Find the Word That Links Each Pair

Good morning! Today each puzzle gives you two word parts with a blank in the middle. Find the one word that fits in the blank and finishes a compound word on both sides. There are eight to solve, and you may find a few come to you right away.

Today's compound words

One word finishes the first part and starts the second. Type it in the box.

  1. SUN ___ POT

  2. NEWS ___ CLIP

  3. BIRTH ___ DREAM

  4. TABLE ___ FUL

  5. AIR ___ HOLE

  6. PAN ___ WALK

  7. BLACK ___ HOUSE

  8. HOUSE ___ LOAD

How to Play

  • Read the pair, like SUN ___ POT, and think of one word that works on both sides.
  • Type your answer and press Check. Capital letters do not matter.
  • Press Hint for a nudge, or Show Answer if you would like to see it.
  • Your progress is saved on this device.

A Tip for Compound Words

Try saying each side out loud: the first word plus your guess, then your guess plus the last word. If both sound like real words, you have it. Compound words are a big part of English, and many started as two separate words that people simply began writing together over time.