THE PLAYBOOK · ODMON
How to play Word Ladder
Choose a round of Word Ladder and settle into its rules. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. Check the rule that explains your first action. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.
Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
A careful first round
Before your first action, say what you are trying to achieve. Then compare the result with the goal. Keep the objective visible.
Your goal
Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Take a moment to understand the current position.
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. Use the control method described here for this activity. Make sure you are interacting with the game rather than the surrounding page.
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. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Common questions
For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Word Ladder?
For clarity: Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.
For a quick reminder, how do I control Word Ladder?
The key detail is this: Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.
While learning, what example helps explain Word Ladder?
COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.
On this playing page, what should I watch out for in Word Ladder?
For clarity: No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.
Before I begin, what format does Word Ladder offer?
For clarity: Follow five selected word routes. Every step must use a word from the included supporting list; the list does not contain every English word.
While reading the Guide, 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.
