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What Circuits is
Circuits is a free, web-based word puzzle that appears as part of Puzzmo's daily lineup. Your goal is to fill every empty box with a single word. Each box sits in a network of arrows, and the word you place must form a valid compound term with every other box connected to it by an arrow. For example, if one box contains 'lip' and an arrow points to an empty box, that empty box might take 'stick' to make 'lipstick' — or it could take 'fat' to make 'fat lip'. The puzzle accepts compounds written as one word or as two separate words, so both 'lipstick' and 'fat lip' are legitimate outcomes. Every empty box has exactly one correct solution, and the arrows are your only guide to which relationships matter. The challenge is to deduce the unique word that satisfies all connections simultaneously, making Circuits a compact but satisfying exercise in vocabulary and logical deduction. Designed to be completed in about five minutes, it fits neatly into a daily routine for word-game enthusiasts.
How to play
Start by examining the diagram of boxes and arrows. Each arrow indicates that the two boxes it connects must together form a compound term. Focus on an empty box and look at every arrow touching it. The word you choose must work with each connected box to produce a valid compound — whether that compound is written as one word or two. Work through the puzzle by considering possible words for one box, then test them against its neighbors. Because each box has only one correct answer, a word that fails on any connection is wrong. Use the arrows to trace relationships and narrow down candidates. Once you fill a box, it becomes a fixed part of the network, helping you solve adjacent boxes. The puzzle is complete when every empty box holds a word that satisfies all its arrow connections.
Tips
- Start with a box that has only one or two arrows; fewer connections mean fewer possible words to test.
- Think of both closed compounds like 'lipstick' and open compounds like 'fat lip' — the puzzle accepts either form.
- If a word works for one connection but not another, discard it; every box must satisfy all its arrows at once.
- Read the arrows carefully to avoid missing a connection; a single overlooked arrow can send you down the wrong path.
Common questions
Can compound answers be written as one word or two?
Yes. The puzzle explicitly allows both closed compounds such as 'lipstick' and open compounds such as 'fat lip'. As long as the word you enter forms a valid compound term with every connected box, either written form is acceptable.
How do I know if my answer is correct?
Each empty box has exactly one correct solution. If the word you place forms a valid compound with every box connected to it by an arrow, then it is the right answer. If any connection fails to produce a recognized compound, the word is incorrect and you should try another.