THE PLAYBOOK · SDYZ85
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. Use the example below to understand a decision. Keep the instructions close while learning this activity. 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.
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. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. An attractive position is not enough unless the goal is met. Try to explain the aim in your own words.
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. A new-round button replaces the current round.
A useful example
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Keep the game’s format in mind.
Watch out for this
No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
Here is the relevant explanation: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
Before I begin, how do I control Word Ladder?
Here is the relevant explanation: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
While learning, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
Keep this in mind: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
For a quick reminder, what format does Word Ladder offer?
Keep this in mind: Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
On this playing page, 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.
