Word Ladder
FreeA daily word ladder: solve the clues, then stack the words so each is one letter away from the next — and crack the top and bottom rungs to finish the climb.
Controls: Tap a rung, then type its word and press Enter. With all five found, tap two rungs to swap them. Each wrong word adds 15 seconds.
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How to play Word Ladder
Word Ladder is a daily word puzzle. Solve the clues to find the words, then order them so each word differs from the next by only one letter. Find the top and bottom words to finish the ladder.
Controls: Tap a rung, then type its word and press Enter. With all five found, tap two rungs to swap them. Each wrong word adds 15 seconds.
Tips
- Solve the clues you are sure of first and look at how the words connect.
- Words one letter apart often share their first or last letters.
- Each wrong word adds 15 seconds, so think before you type.
Questions
- Is Word Ladder free?
- Yes. Word Ladder is free to play online, and you can start straight away as a guest without signing up.
- Do I need to download Word Ladder?
- No. It runs in your web browser, so there is nothing to install.
- Can I play Word Ladder on my phone?
- Yes. It works in the browser on phones and tablets as well as on computers.
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