THE PLAYBOOK · 360-L
How to play Word Ladder
Take a moment with Word Ladder before moving to another game. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls. Begin with the solo mode shown on the page. Use the example below to understand a decision.
Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
Notice the feedback
Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.
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. 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.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow.
Common questions
Before I begin, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
For my first round, 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.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
Here is the relevant explanation: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
On this playing page, 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.
For my first round, which play mode does Word Ladder use?
The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.