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How to play Word Ladder
Take a moment with Word Ladder before moving to another game. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Treat the first round as a chance to learn the controls. 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.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. 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. Check the rules when you are unsure.
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. A careful first action helps you become familiar with the layout. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Focus on why the action is allowed, not only its outcome. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
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.
Before I begin, how do I control Word Ladder?
For clarity: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
While learning, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
For a quick reminder, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
For clarity: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
As a new player, what format does Word Ladder offer?
Keep this in mind: 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 this browser game, 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.
