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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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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. Refer to the controls when needed.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Notice how the game responds to your input.
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. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Keep the controls nearby.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Compare the situation with the worked example. Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal.
Common questions
For my first round, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
Keep this in mind: 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.
Before I begin, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
As a new player, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
For clarity: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
On this playing page, 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?
For clarity: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.
