Vocabulary Step Ladder

Word Chain

Bridge the gap between two vocabulary words through 3 synonym stepping stones. You have 3 lives per chain — pick the right link at each step to reach the target!

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DayOct 22, 2026
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How it works

Same chain for everyone. Resets at midnight.

  1. 01

    Start at the bottom word

    Every player climbs the same chain on the same day. Pick the synonym that links toward the target flag.

  2. 02

    Climb 3 stepping stones

    Reach the top in 3 hops. Wrong picks cost a life and reveal nothing — lose all 3 and the chain breaks.

  3. 03

    Bank your points

    Each correct step earns up to 100 points; every mistake on that step subtracts 25, down to a minimum of 25.

Each chain groups four near-synonyms with plain-English definitions, so you learn the shade of meaning between words like reticent, laconic, and pithy — not just their dictionary gloss. One shared chain a day keeps it a habit; the 32-chain practice ladder is there when you want a longer session. Pair with Vocabulary and Clusters.

Tomorrow’s chain won’t wait.

Next chain in --:--:--. Squeeze today’s in while you can.

Good to know

Is the daily Word Chain the same for everyone?

Yes. Everyone climbs the same chain on the same day, so you can compare scores and mistakes on an even playing field.

How do lives work?

You get 3 lives per chain. Each wrong stepping stone costs one life. Lose all 3 and the chain breaks — retry it or move to the next one.

How is the score calculated?

Each correct step earns up to 100 points. Every mistake on that step subtracts 25 points, down to a minimum of 25 per step.

Can I play more than one chain a day?

Yes. Practice mode serves endless random chains from all 32 puzzles across easy, medium, and hard tiers. Practice does not affect your daily streak.

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