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Word Ladder

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How to play

Tap a letter of the current word, then a new letter on the keyboard, or just type. Each step must be a real word. Par is the shortest possible ladder over every word we accept, and any valid route counts. Stepping back onto an earlier word removes the loop.

Want a little more shape to it? Today's edition puts a word search, ten anagrams and a ladder together with a note from the editors.