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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. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. 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.
Focus on one rule
Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Make the next step deliberately.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Take a moment to reassess the position before continuing. Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board.
Common questions
For this browser game, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
For clarity: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
For this browser game, 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.
What should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
For this browser game, 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.
While learning, which play mode does Word Ladder use?
Here is the relevant explanation: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.