Word ladder
Spanish Word Chain.
HardClimb from one Spanish word to another by changing a single letter at a time — and every rung has to be a real Spanish word. Pick the next link, watch for dead ends, and reach the target in as few steps as you can.
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How to play
- You're shown a start word and a target word — your goal is to turn one into the other by changing a single letter at a time.
- Every step has to be a real Spanish word, so the game offers you the valid one-letter neighbours to choose from — tap the link you want.
- Some links lead to dead ends; use undo to back out, or a hint to highlight a step that's on the shortest path.
- Reach the target to solve the ladder; matching 'par' (the fewest possible steps) earns a bonus. Solve every ladder for the high score.
Spanish words you'll practice
This free Spanish game drills 8 common words. Want the meanings, examples and pronunciation? Look them up on our Spanish words pages.
Questions
Is this Spanish word game free?
Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to save the words to your review deck and track your best score.
What is a word ladder?
A word ladder (or word chain) is a classic puzzle where you change one word into another by altering a single letter at each step, and every intermediate step must be a valid word — here, a real Spanish word.
How does it help my Spanish?
Working through the chain exposes you to clusters of similar short Spanish words and their meanings, sharpening your eye for spelling and how a single letter changes a word's meaning.
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