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Word ladder · Daily puzzle
Change one letter. Make a new word. Reach the destination.
Type a whole word with Type word, or focus a tile and use letter keys and left/right arrows. Enter adds a shift; Backspace restores the current word. Aim for your goal shifts; any valid finish wins.
Fewest shifts, then hints. First completion counts for rankings; retries improve personal best. Progress saves on this browser.
Fewest shifts, then fewest hints. Each step changes exactly one letter.
A fresh puzzle becomes available at midnight in your timezone. You can also browse past puzzles or try practice puzzles.
Your first completed result counts for the puzzle's leaderboard. Retries improve your personal best.
Yes. These word and logic puzzles are free to play in your browser. Progress saves on this browser when storage is available; signed-in players can sync their progress.