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The state-code word challenge

ALKYLAMIDE

Five states. One unexpected word.

Alkylamide is an organic chemistry term with a geographic twist: its ten letters spell five U.S. state codes. Try the puzzle, check the meaning, or jump straight to the Connections clue.

  • 10 letters
  • 5 state codes
  • Free · no sign-in
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An original OpenGame practice game inspired by U.S. state-abbreviation wordplay.

01 / WORD LAB

Build the hidden word

Five state codes. Ten letters. Choose and arrange the tiles to spell the chemistry word.

0 / 5 codes placedChecks: 0
Choose five tiles. Tap any placed tile to remove it.

Alkylamide: the quick answer

Meaning: alkylamide is an organic chemistry term for an alkyl amide; alkylamides is the plural.

Wordplay: AL + KY + LA + MI + DE. Five official U.S. state codes spell all ten letters.

How to play

  1. 01

    Choose five codes

    Tap a state tile to add it to the next slot. The bank includes five extra codes to keep you thinking.

  2. 02

    Put them in order

    Tap a placed tile to remove it, or use Undo. Check your word when all five slots are full. A wrong guess tells you how many codes are in the right position.

  3. 03

    Follow the wordplay

    Reveal hints one at a time, or show the answer. Reset clears your guesses and hints so you can try again. Use Tab and Enter or Space to play with a keyboard.

02 / ALKYLAMIDE

What does alkylamide mean?

Alkylamide is an organic chemistry noun for an alkyl amide. It names a type of chemical compound, rather than one specific substance. The plural is alkylamides. In this puzzle, the useful clue is the spelling: all ten letters can be split into five U.S. state codes.

Dictionary entry: Wiktionary ↗

Alkylamide in Connections #1219

PC Guide’s dated answer page places ALKYLAMIDE in the purple group of NYT Connections #1219 on October 12, 2026. It appears with CALAMARI, MANDARIN and MELAMINE. Their link is how their letters are built from U.S. postal abbreviations, rather than a shared dictionary meaning.

Puzzle reference: PC Guide · October 12, 2026 ↗

The same trick, three more words

Try reading these words in pairs, too. The state codes explain the connection across all four words.

  • CALAMARICA + LA + MA + RI
  • MANDARINMA + ND + AR + IN
  • MELAMINEME + LA + MI + NE

Why would players search for alkylamide?

An unfamiliar word can send puzzle players looking for its definition or an explanation of the answer. The October 12 puzzle offers one plausible source of interest in this term.

Alkylamide questions

Is alkylamide a real word?

Yes. Wiktionary records alkylamide as an organic chemistry noun meaning an alkyl amide. Its plural is alkylamides.

Which state abbreviations spell ALKYLAMIDE?

AL (Alabama), KY (Kentucky), LA (Louisiana), MI (Michigan) and DE (Delaware), in that order. AL + KY + LA + MI + DE = ALKYLAMIDE.

What was the Connections link?

The October 12, 2026 purple group linked ALKYLAMIDE, CALAMARI, MANDARIN and MELAMINE through U.S. postal abbreviations. Each word can be divided entirely into valid two-letter state codes.

Can I play on my phone for free?

Yes. This word game runs in your browser with tap controls, and needs no sign-in. Desktop players can also use Tab to focus buttons and Enter or Space to select them.

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