Edition No. 49 · GlobalEst. 2026
PLANET EARTH NEWS
Network

30 days left in your free trial. Subscribe now — just $10/month.

S&P 5007,704.13+0.87%Dow Jones51,349.98-0.83%Nasdaq26,939.37+1.97%FTSE 10010,709.92+0.48%DAX25,473.03+0.67%Nikkei 22566,364.20+3.82%Hang Seng24,510.09-0.97%EUR/USD1.1403-0.67%GBP/USD1.3255-1.00%Gold4,327.50-1.29%Crude Oil92.79-3.12%Bitcoin84,197.04-2.78%S&P 5007,704.13+0.87%Dow Jones51,349.98-0.83%Nasdaq26,939.37+1.97%FTSE 10010,709.92+0.48%DAX25,473.03+0.67%Nikkei 22566,364.20+3.82%Hang Seng24,510.09-0.97%EUR/USD1.1403-0.67%GBP/USD1.3255-1.00%Gold4,327.50-1.29%Crude Oil92.79-3.12%Bitcoin84,197.04-2.78%

LINK

Complete each compound — the answers share a hidden connection.

5 compounds

Past puzzle — Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Streaks and XP are only earned on today's puzzle. Play today's →

Hard
0 days
0:00

Meta clue — the connection

They're at home in fraternities and formulas

1.+BET=BET
2.+CAROTENE=CAROTENE
3.+RAY=RAY
4.RIVER+=RIVER
5.MAGNUM+=MAGNUM

The connection

What do the 5 fill-words have in common?

How to play LINK

  • • Each line shows a starter word with a blank before or after it. Type a word into the blank to form a common compound word or familiar phrase.
  • • The forming compound previews live as you type — it turns green when your fill is correct.
  • • The 5 fill-words all share a hidden connection. Read the meta clue, then type the connection at the bottom.
  • • Solve every compound AND the connection to win. Use a Hint to reveal one fill-word if you're stuck.
  • • Solve today's puzzle to grow your streak and earn XP.

LINK is an original game created by and © Franklin A. Malpass for Planet Earth News Network.