Word Ladder: from one word to another, one letter at a time
Word ladder online: go from one French word to another by changing a single letter at a time, every step being a real word.
Play Word LadderFree, zero ads, no sign-up, on mobile and desktop.
How to play
Start from the top word and reach the bottom one. At each step, change one letter (without moving the others): the new word must exist. Tap the letter to change, then the new one on the keyboard. Letters already in place are green; fastest wins.
Example
From LOUP to JOUR changing one letter at a time: LOUP, COUP, COUR, JOUR. Every step is a real (French) word; any other valid path counts too.
Tips to get better
- Look at the green letters: they are already in place, change the others instead.
- Vowels are easy to swap (PORT, PART, PERT…): when stuck, try another vowel first.
- The shortest path is not required: a detour through an easy word can save time.
What this game trains
- Logical reasoning: deduce the solution from the rules, without guessing.
- Working memory: keep a few items in mind and recall them.
Levels
Easy · Hard · Expert · Hardcore — each level has its own leaderboard.
Challenge your friends
At the end of a game, send your score as a link: your friend plays exactly the same game and you compare your times. There is also a daily challenge and tournaments.