Printable Word Ladder Worksheets
Six free sheets, each with ten puzzles and an answer key on its own page. Open one and print it, or save it as a PDF.
3-letter word ladders
- 3-letter easy worksheet (2 to 3 steps)
- 3-letter challenge worksheet (4 to 5 steps)
4-letter word ladders
- 4-letter easy worksheet (3 to 4 steps)
- 4-letter challenge worksheet (5 to 6 steps)
5-letter word ladders
- 5-letter easy worksheet (3 to 4 steps)
- 5-letter challenge worksheet (5 to 7 steps)
How to use them
Each puzzle gives a start word at the top and a target at the bottom. Fill each blank line with a word that changes exactly one letter of the word above it. The answer key prints on a separate page.
Prefer to play on screen? Try the word ladder game, or check any pair with the word ladder solver.