Word Ladder
Change one letter per real word to reach a target in fewer steps.
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HOW TO PLAY
Connect the start word to the target through valid English words. Change one letter per step. Par shows a shortest route; Fewest shows the best total still possible from your current word.
- Choose a three- or four-letter ladder and read the target.
- Change one letter to make another valid word, then submit.
- Reach the target and compare your steps with Par.
Before you play
- Use this edition’s accepted word list, keep the word length, and avoid words already on your ladder.
- Hint fills a suggestion; Enter submits it. Hints are counted in your result.
- Best scores and preferences save in this browser. The current ladder restarts on reload.
New gives you another ladder. Retry repeats the same start and target.
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