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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. Look at what changes after your first action. 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.
Review a difficult moment
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.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. The feedback beside the game helps you follow the round. Review the board or playing area as it changes.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Verify the rule before continuing.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. A different version of the game may use a different rule. 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
When I return, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
How do I control Word Ladder?
Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
For this browser game, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
For clarity: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
While reading the Guide, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
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.
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.
