Semantic Forensics

One word broke the chain. Find it. Fix it.

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Plant an intruder for a friend

Three repairs to crack the case.

How to play

Neighboring words connect through a familiar meaning, phrase or use. Exactly one of the three middle words was replaced. The two end words are always right.

Choose the word that doesn't belong, then a replacement that connects to both neighbors. Check your repair when you're ready. You have three different station-and-replacement guesses.

A solve earns 100, 80 or 60 points on your first, second or third guess. The free hint marks your result as assisted. Revealing earns zero points and finishes the case.

No timer or account. Your progress stays in this browser when storage is available. Daily changes at 00:00 UTC. This authored collection repeats 8 daily puzzles and has 4 separate practice puzzles. Progress stays on this device.

The broken chain

Pick the wrong middle word, then choose its replacement.

Which middle word doesn't belong?
    What should replace it?

    Choose a middle word and a replacement.

    Need a nudge?

    You can change both choices before checking your repair.