Word Ladder
Transform one word into another by changing one letter at a time. Each step must create a valid word. Challenge your vocabulary and problem-solving skills!
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How to Play
- Start with a given word and transform it into the target word.
- Change only one letter at a time.
- Each step must create a valid English word.
- Try to find the shortest path between words.
- Challenge yourself with different word lengths and difficulty levels.
Tips & Strategies
Plan Your Path
Think several steps ahead to avoid getting stuck in a dead end.
Focus on Vowels
Changing vowels often creates more valid words than changing consonants.
Common Letters
Letters like E, A, R, and S appear in many words and can be useful transition points.
Word Length Matters
Shorter words often have more possible transformations than longer ones.
Look for Patterns
Some word pairs have multiple valid paths. Try to find the most efficient one.
Practice Makes Perfect
The more you play, the better you'll get at spotting potential word transformations.
Example
Transforming "COLD" to "WARM":
Each step changes just one letter, and each intermediate word is a valid English word.
Expand Your Vocabulary
Looking up definitions for words you encounter can help improve your gameplay. Check out our Word Game Dictionary to find definitions and game values for any word.