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Link Images Guide: Two Pictures, One English Word

Link Images is a picture puzzle with a twist. You see two pictures, and each one stands for part of an English word. Put the name of the first picture in front of the name of the second and you get one new word. A picture of a cow and a picture of a boy, for example, make COWBOY.

It trains you to think in English and shows how many everyday words are really two words glued together. You can play solo, take on the Daily challenge, open a private room for up to 8 friends, or meet it inside Battle Mix, and there is also a campaign of sections and levels that unlock in order.

Players: Solo or multiplayer · 1–8 players

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How to play

  1. Name the first picture in English in your head, then do the same for the second.
  2. Join the two names in order, first picture first, and check whether they form a real word.
  3. Count the boxes to confirm the length fits.
  4. Tap letters to fill the boxes. Watch out: some tiles are decoys.
  5. Fill every box to send your answer. If it is wrong, fix it and retry while the timer runs.
  6. A game has 6 puzzles, with 30 seconds for each.

Scoring and rewards

A correct answer earns 10 points plus a speed bonus of up to 5 that shrinks as time passes, so a puzzle is worth up to 15. A wrong attempt costs no points, but it eats into your time and your speed bonus. There are no hints in this game.

Every finished game earns XP toward your player level, about 10 per correct answer with a minimum of 5. Coins come from achievements: a first level clear pays 2 to 5 depending on stars, the Daily pays 5, winning a room pays 5 and finishing one pays 1, and a quick solo game pays 1.

Tips and strategies

  • Use the simplest English name for each picture: a sun is probably SUN, not STAR or LIGHT.
  • If the pair does not click, swap a synonym for just one picture, such as FOOT instead of LEG, or BALL instead of GAME.
  • Let the box count choose between synonyms: the two names together must match it exactly.
  • Keep familiar compounds in mind, such as RAINBOW, SUNFLOWER and FOOTBALL; many puzzles follow the same pattern.
  • Decoy tiles distract, so spell the half you are sure of first and let the leftover tiles point to the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need strong English?
Not really. The pictures are usually simple, familiar things and the compound words are common, so your vocabulary grows as you play.
Are there hints if I get stuck?
No. Your help comes from the box count and the tiles on offer, and if time runs out you see the answer and learn it for next time.
Can I play with friends?
Yes, in a private room for up to 8 players. Everyone solves on their own device and faster answers score more.
What happens if time runs out?
The puzzle closes with zero points and no penalty, you see the answer, and the game moves on.