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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. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Compare the starting position with the example in the Guide. Choose a clear next step rather than rushing through the instructions.
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. Read that aim before choosing your first action. The example below illustrates a decision.
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. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Consider the next action carefully.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
While reading the Guide, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
For clarity: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
How do I control Word Ladder?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
For my first round, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
Keep this in mind: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
When I return, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
For clarity: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
For my first round, what format does Word Ladder offer?
Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
On this playing page, which play mode does Word Ladder use?
Keep this in mind: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.