Compound Words: Find the Word That Links Each Pair

Each of today’s eight puzzles hides a missing word in the middle. The right word finishes the first word to make one compound word, and starts the second word to make another. They’re all everyday words, so trust your first instinct.

Today's compound words

Find one word that finishes the first word and starts the second to make two compound words.

RAIN ___ TIE
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BASE ___ ROOM
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CAMP ___ PLACE
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BUTTER ___ CAKE
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MAIL ___ CAR
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FLASH ___ HOUSE
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DOUGH ___ CRACKER
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GOLD ___ BOWL
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How to Play

Type just the missing middle word in the box.
Tap Check to see if you’ve found it.
Tap Hint for a clue about both words, or Show answer to move on.
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A Little Strategy

Try one side at a time. List a few words that could follow the first word, then test each one in front of the second word. Often the second word narrows things down fastest, since fewer words can come before it.