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About
Start with one word. Change a single letter — add, remove, or swap — to make a new valid word. Do it again. And again. How long can you keep the chain going before time runs out?
WORDLADDER is a fast-paced word game that rewards vocabulary, quick thinking, and pattern recognition. Every session starts fresh. Every word you chain earns your score a step higher.
HOW TO PLAY
• You start with a random word
• Type any valid English word that differs by exactly one letter (substitution, insertion, or deletion)
• A countdown timer keeps the pressure on — chain a word to earn bonus time
• Your score = total words chained. Higher is better.
FEATURES
• Endless survival mode — no fixed goal, just keep going
• Global leaderboard — compete with players worldwide
• Daily lives system — 3 games per day, or watch a short ad for more
• Clean, distraction-free design built for focus
• Light and dark mode
COMPETE GLOBALLY
Your display name and country appear on the leaderboard. Leave them blank to play as Anonymous. Under-13 players always appear anonymous, full stop.
A word game for everyone — from casual players to hardcore word nerds.
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What's New in WordLadder
1.0.1
June 24, 2026
Bug fixes and performance improvements. Keyboard input is now smoother and more responsive. Thanks for playing Word Ladder!




