One letter makes a new word
Word Ladder
Start with one word and climb to the target. Change exactly one letter on every move, and make sure each new step is a real word.
Today's ladder
Build a path to the target
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The shortest route is shown as par. You may find a different valid route, but every move must change exactly one letter.
A chain of small changes
How to solve a word ladder
A word ladder connects two words of the same length. At every step, you replace exactly one letter and create another valid word. The challenge is to find a sequence that reaches the target without breaking the one-letter rule.
Compare both endpoints
Notice which letters stay the same and which positions need to change before the ladder is complete.
Find a bridge word
Try to create a familiar word that moves you closer to the target while keeping three letters unchanged.
Beat the par score
Reach the target in the suggested number of moves or find an alternative route with fewer steps.
Try Word Scramble or search for hidden terms in Word Search.