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Word Climb

Ages 6+ · 5 min · Growing · TypeWords & Language

Example climb

  • Start: CAT Goal: COW
  • Step 1: CAT → COT (change A to O)
  • Step 2: COT → COW (change T to W)
  • You reached the goal in 2 steps!

Choose a level

How to play

Written instructions

Climb from the start word at the bottom to the goal word at the top by changing one letter at a time.

  1. Read the clue — it hints at the theme of your climb.
  2. Type a new word that changes exactly ONE letter from the word you are on.
  3. Use the on-screen keyboard or your laptop keyboard, then press Enter.
  4. Keep climbing until your latest word matches the goal at the top.

Tips

  • Tap Hint if you need one letter. Tap Show solution to see a full path.
  • Tap Next puzzle at the top to try a different ladder without finishing.
  • Pick Easy, Medium, or Hard — each bundle has shorter or longer climbs.

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