FIVE WORDS. ONE PERFECT FIT.
Dovetail
A little wordwork, every day.

Today’s chain
Fill the gaps to make a chain of familiar phrases. Start at either end.
Beautifully dovetailed.
Come back tomorrow for a fresh chain.
New puzzle at midnight Eastern.
How to play
The first and last words are given. Select a missing word beside a known word, then type your guess. Build down from the top or up from the bottom.
For example, COFFEE → TABLE → TENNIS makes “coffee table” and “table tennis.” The first letter and word length help you find each link.
A wrong guess leaves the chain intact. Reveal a letter whenever you need help; hints and guesses are counted separately. Each space has one intended answer.
Everyone gets the same chain each day, changing at midnight Eastern. Phrases have a 90-day rest before they can appear again.