How to Play Word Ladder

THE PLAYBOOK · XH0411

How to play Word Ladder

Play Word Ladder on XH0411, then compare your approach with the example below. Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words. The accompanying practice note focuses on a short learning break.

Five curated routes with a small supporting word list; not every dictionary word is included.

A short learning break

Choose one objective for this visit: understand the controls, complete a round, or recognise a common mistake. Progress does not need to be rushed.

Your goal

Reach the target through one-letter changes and valid words.

Step by step

1. Enter a same-length word differing at one position.
2. Use only the included vocabulary.
3. Do not reuse a word.
4. Undo or Show one route helps.

Controls

Type a word and press Enter or Submit word.

A useful example

COLD → CORD → CARD → WARD → WARM.

Watch out for this

No insertion, deletion or letter rearrangement.

Common questions