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Follow the steps for Word Ladder
Take a moment with Word Ladder before moving to another game. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Use the example below to understand a decision. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
An idea for your next attempt
Compare the worked example with your own position. Use the reasoning, not an answer copied from a different board. Make the next step deliberately.
Aim for this result
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Start with a deliberate move.
Follow these playing steps
- 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.
Getting comfortable with the controls
Type a word and press Enter or Submit word. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Read the matching step again.
A mistake to avoid
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again.
Further help with the game
What is the goal of Word Ladder?
For clarity: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
When I return, how do I control Word Ladder?
Keep this in mind: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
While learning, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
Keep this in mind: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
While learning, what format does Word Ladder offer?
The key detail is this: Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
As a new player, 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.
