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How to play Word Ladder
Word Ladder gives you a focused activity to play in your browser. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Choose a comfortable screen position before beginning. Look at what changes after your first action.
Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
Step by step
- Enter a same-length word differing at one position.
- Use only the included vocabulary.
- Do not reuse a word.
- Undo or Show one route helps.
Controls
Type a word and press Enter or Submit word. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Use one clear input at a time.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
On this playing page, how do I control Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
Keep this in mind: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
On this playing page, what format does Word Ladder offer?
The key detail is this: Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
For my first round, which play mode does Word Ladder use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.