Word connections

Question

I am trying a new kind of puzzle so feel free to leave constructive comments and opinions! Thank you!

The objective of this puzzle is to connect 2 words by using a chain of words that connects each other.

For example,

a 2 word chain solution for the following :

Connect the words air and chart

Could be :

airflow > flowchart

Rules

No spaces are allowed.
Every words in the chain must also be connected by an intermediary word.(ex. flow in the above example)

Here is the real one, good luck!

Connect the words play and out

Can you find

a 2 word chain?
a 4 word chain?

NOTE

I am aware that using some internet tools could make this puzzle drastically easier so if possible, please refrain from doing so.

"The connection between 2 words must be a word too." - does this mean the connecting words like airflow and flowchart, or are you also specifying that the words like flow have to be actual words? — Rand al'Thor, Jan 13 '17 at 02:09
@randal'thor it means that "flow" is also a word. Maybe my explanation is ambiguous... — stack reader, Jan 13 '17 at 02:14
Sooo what do you guys think? Too easy? Too boring? Should I make more? Should I not? No need to be nice, just honest ;p. I did get 2 downvotes out of 10 views so I suppose it is not that fun. — stack reader, Jan 13 '17 at 02:27
I like the idea: it makes for a sort of bite-sized challenge, although it's quite simple and there are loads of puzzles like this out there. If you really want to stretch your creativity, why not try to do something more advanced with this idea? For instance, word chains in more than one dimension, or using those intermediary words like "flow" to construct something else? — Rand al'Thor, Jan 13 '17 at 02:32
I'm downvoting, because the explanation could be better. It's rather confusing by what you mean with the connections — TrojanByAccident, Jan 13 '17 at 02:34
Based on your note, I added the [tag:no-computers] tag for you. — GentlePurpleRain, Jan 13 '17 at 17:15
You've inspired me :-) This is the sort of thing I was thinking of when I said "word chains in more than one dimension". — Rand al'Thor, Jan 14 '17 at 03:31

Rand al'Thor · Accepted Answer · 2017-01-13T02:12:58.323

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2-word chain:

playtime $\rightarrow$ timeout

3-word chain:

playable $\rightarrow$ ablest $\rightarrow$ stout

4-word chain:

playtime $\rightarrow$ timeout $\rightarrow$ outlay $\rightarrow$ layout

with spaces:
- playtime $\rightarrow$ timetable $\rightarrow$ tabletop $\rightarrow$ top out (not sure if this last one is valid)
- playboy $\rightarrow$ boyfriend $\rightarrow$ friendzone $\rightarrow$ zone out

5-word chain:

playoff $\rightarrow$ offbeat $\rightarrow$ beatable $\rightarrow$ ablest $\rightarrow$ stout

edited Jan 13 '17 at 02:12

answered Jan 13 '17 at 01:44

Rand al'Thor

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another possiblity: rot13 cynlbss > bssorng > orngobk > obkbhg – Will Jan 13 '17 at 01:53
@Will Sure those last two are valid words? – Rand al'Thor Jan 13 '17 at 01:59
Yes and yes (or Wikipedia for the latter if you're adventurous)) – Will Jan 13 '17 at 02:01
Your 2 word connection is correct... Thank you for making me realize many problems with my puzzle. I will add some specifications. – stack reader Jan 13 '17 at 02:01
Another possibility if those last two don't please you would be: cynlbss > bssunaq > unaqubyq > ubyqbhg – Will Jan 13 '17 at 02:12
@Will Nice! Want to post that as an answer of your own? – Rand al'Thor Jan 13 '17 at 02:13
Good job! you found a correct 2 and 4 word chain connection!(Although the 4 word one is a bit different than mine) – stack reader Jan 13 '17 at 02:17
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@MikeQ The rules hadn't yet been clarified when I wrote those parts of my answer. But it doesn't really matter, since the question only asked for chains of length 2 and 4, not 3 and 5. – Rand al'Thor Jan 13 '17 at 18:21

score 4 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:50

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I'm borrowing part of rand al'thor's answer for my 4-word chain.

4-Word Chain:

Playtime → timeout → outclass → classroom

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:50

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answered Jan 13 '17 at 01:57

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That ends with the wrong word ... – Rand al'Thor Jan 13 '17 at 02:00
@randal'thor you're right, it doesnt make sense XD. My sister came over and helped me correct this. (Too early in the morning my brain isn't working well) – Foami Jan 13 '17 at 02:00
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The last word must finish by "out" to properly connect the 2 words with your chain. – stack reader Jan 13 '17 at 02:07

score 1 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:45

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Enjoyed this puzzle thanks for sharing!

1) Playdate > Date-Night > Night-Out
2) Playground > Groundbreak > Breakout
3) Playlist > Listen > Enclose > Closeout

Not sure if 2 phrases are ok for answer 1 though...

answered Jan 13 '17 at 17:45

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jan 13 '17 at 19:09

2-word chain:

playwork -> workout

3-word chains:

playback -> backlog -> logout
playhouse -> housebreak -> breakout
playoff -> offhand -> handout

4-word chain:

playbill -> billboard -> boardwalk -> walkout

5-word chains:

playpen -> penname -> nameplate -> platemail -> mailout
playclothes -> clothesline -> lineup -> uptake -> takeout

6-word chain:

playground -> groundhog -> hogwash -> washpot -> potshoot -> shootout

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