# Word Alchemy Puzzles — Puzzles for Word Wizards

> Transform words by changing one letter at a time in this single-player puzzle game. (iPhone/iPad app by Donald Shaffer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-alchemy-puzzles/id1642752888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Donald Shaffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642752890)
- Category: Games, Puzzle, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2022-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-alchemy-puzzles/id1642752888/reviews.md

## What is Word Alchemy Puzzles?

Word Alchemy is a fascinating single-player puzzle game for anyone who enjoys experimenting with words.

In ancient times, alchemists tried to transmute base elements like lead into the noble element gold. This game uses words as elements and your goal is to transmute one word into a different word. A puzzle consists of a pair of words. Starting with the first word, you have to find a sequence of valid words in which you only change one letter of the word in each step until you reach the last word.

Some examples of word transmutations are:
1. elm > ell > eel > gel > gal > gar > oar > oak
2. beer > bear > bead > bend > bind > wind > wine
3. wordy > words > cords > cores > cokes > jokes

The puzzles range from easy to extremely difficult, depending on the number of steps needed and how many solutions exist. There are no levels, points, or timers to detract from the simple joy of solving word puzzles. You can review all of the possible solutions and some of them are amazing!

*** Word Alchemy features ***

– enjoy solving 160,000+ free puzzles using about 570 3-letter words
– unlock all words to play 8,000,000+ more challenging puzzles using 2300 4-letter words and 3400 5-letter words
– make a puzzle by choosing your own pair of words, asking for a random pair, or selecting from a list of interesting novelty pairs
– you can reverse the steps as many times as you like to work from both ends towards the middle
– ask for hints when struggling with a difficult puzzle
– reset a puzzle to start over and try a different solution method
– quit a puzzle to admit defeat and see all of the possible solutions
– a help document provides details about playing the game

## Key features

- Word transmutation puzzles
- Change one letter per step
- Large puzzle library (160,000+)
- Custom puzzle creation
- Hints and solution viewing
- No timers or points

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Words | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/word-alchemy-puzzles/id1642752888/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Magical word fun

*2022-11-03*

I am a long-time game person. Beginning as a child, I loved crossword puzzles, Scrabble, Boggle and any other game that worked with words. With all the numerous word games I’ve played, I’ve never seen one like this. The idea of converting one word into another was a revelation for me. I was particularly fascinated by the “Novelties” such as transforming geek into nerd, hate into love, and scarf into shawl. Just as its name implies, this game has a magical quality, like the alchemists of Medieval times. I would like to become more proficient and try more of the challenging 4 and 5 letter words. It seems the more I play, it draws me in to it. I am thoroughly enjoying this game!

### 5/5 — Interesting and different word game

*2022-10-20*

I hadn’t worked word puzzles like the ones in this app for many years.  You just don’t see them very often.  After a doing a few simple ones, I was able get more proficient.  It is enjoyable to see how many of the easier puzzles you can finish in five or ten minutes.  More difficult examples that take more steps can be quite tricky, even though you have access to the possible words at each step.  A side benefit is learning the occasional new word that might come in handy in Scrabble or a crossword puzzle.  Recent ones that I picked up were: bast, milt, and gyri.

## Frequently asked questions about Word Alchemy Puzzles

### What is Word Alchemy?

Word Alchemy is a single-player puzzle game where you transmute one word into another by changing one letter at a time. It offers a pure word-solving experience without timers or points.

### How many puzzles are in Word Alchemy?

The game features over 160,000 free puzzles using 3-letter words. By unlocking all words, you can access over 8,000,000 additional puzzles with 4-letter and 5-letter words.

### Can I create my own puzzles in Word Alchemy?

Yes, you can create your own puzzles by choosing a pair of words. Alternatively, you can request a random pair or select from a list of novelty pairs.

### Does Word Alchemy have hints or solutions?

Yes, you can ask for hints when you are stuck on a difficult puzzle. You can also quit a puzzle to see all of the possible solutions.

### What devices is Word Alchemy available on?

Word Alchemy is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, as indicated by its supported devices.

### Is Word Alchemy suitable for all ages?

Word Alchemy has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and adults alike. The puzzles range from easy to extremely difficult.

### How often is Word Alchemy updated?

Word Alchemy was last updated on October 5, 2022, with version 1.0. Further updates may be released to introduce new features or puzzles.

### Does Word Alchemy have ads?

No, Word Alchemy does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and play, with optional in-app purchases available.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2022-10-05

No release notes.

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