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Know the goal in Word Ladder
Choose a round of Word Ladder and settle into its rules. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. 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.
Give this approach a try
When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round. Use the example to check your reasoning.
The challenge in front of you
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Take a moment to understand the current position.
From the start of a round
- 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.
The controls to know
Type a word and press Enter or Submit word. Read a button’s label before selecting it. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
See how the rules apply
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Take a moment to compare.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Questions about this game
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
For clarity: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
Before I begin, 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.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
Here is the relevant explanation: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
For this browser game, what format does Word Ladder offer?
Here is the relevant explanation: Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
When I return, 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.
