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How to play 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. Identify the playing area and the controls you need. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
Try a deliberate move
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. 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. Start with a deliberate move.
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. Look at the feedback after the action.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Compare the situation with the worked example. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
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?
For clarity: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
As a new player, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
Here is the relevant explanation: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
For this browser game, 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?
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 a quick reminder, which play mode does Word Ladder use?
The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
