Word Ladder — Change One Letter at a Time
Transform the start word into the target word by changing one letter per step.
How to play
- Change exactly one letter of the current word to make a new word.
- Type your next word and click Step (or press Enter).
- Repeat until you reach the target word shown in green.
- Use Undo if you go down a dead end.
- The puzzle pair is random each game — try to find the shortest path!
Transform the start word into the target word, changing exactly one letter per step. Every intermediate word must be a valid change. How few steps can you do it in?
Frequently asked questions
- Can I change any letter?
- Yes — change any single letter position to a different letter, one step at a time.
- Do I need to use real words?
- The game accepts any letter string (one letter changed per step) — focus on reaching the target.