Word Ladder for Seniors
Word Games
Word Ladder is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Change one letter at a time to climb from one word to another.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Word Ladder
Word ladders go back to the 1870s, when a much loved children's author shared them as a parlor game.
How to play Word Ladder
- Tap Play now. Word Ladder opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Tap the next word on the ladder.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Two short ladders.
- Medium: Two ladders with four letter words.
- Harder: Three longer ladders.
Why people enjoy it
Word Ladder is a pleasant way to play with words for a few minutes, and the big letters are easy on the eyes. It asks for a little finding the right word, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Word Ladder easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two short ladders. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Three longer ladders.
Can I play Word Ladder on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Word Ladder?
Word Ladder is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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