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.
SUN ___ POT
NEWS ___ CLIP
BIRTH ___ DREAM
TABLE ___ FUL
AIR ___ HOLE
PAN ___ WALK
BLACK ___ HOUSE
HOUSE ___ LOAD
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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.