Can I change more than one letter at a time?

No, each step must change exactly one letter while keeping the word length the same and staying a valid dictionary word.

Start a new puzzle with the button below the ladder — puzzles are generated to always have a solvable path of 3-4 steps.

Do words need to be common, everyday words?

Yes, each step must be a real, valid dictionary word, obscure or invalid words are rejected even if they technically differ by one letter.

Change one letter at a time to turn the start word into the end word.

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Change one letter at a time to turn the start word into the end word.

1Click "Start" to get a start word and an end word of the same length.
2Type a new word that changes exactly one letter from the current word, then click "Add".
3Keep adding one-letter-changed words, each one a real dictionary word, until you reach the end word.
4Solve it in as few steps as possible — your score rewards shorter chains.

Word Chain

Each new word must start with the last letter of the one before — no repeats.

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Unscramble as many anagrams as you can before time runs out.

Crossword Mini

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Word Search

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Word Grid

Trace adjacent letters to find as many valid words as you can.