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How to Play Letter Link

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Letter Link: a guide for your next round

Open Letter Link, check the instructions and begin a round. Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Use the example below to understand a decision. Make your first input carefully and watch the result. Use the example below to understand a decision.

Make words from two letter sets: PLANET and STREAM. Each set uses a selected list of accepted answers.

Try a more deliberate round

Choose one rule to keep in mind for this round. Apply it consistently rather than guessing what another version might allow. Use the example to check your reasoning.

Understand the aim

Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Keep that objective in view throughout the round. Keep the controls in easy reach.

Step by step

  1. Select letters in order, each tile once per word.
  2. Submit the word.
  3. Clear letters to retry.
  4. Find all displayed word lengths.

The controls to know

Tap letters and Submit word. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Contact us with the game and device if a control does not respond.

An example before you play

PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL. Compare this with the rule that governs the move. Check the stated objective.

Watch out for this

Not every dictionary word is a target in this curated list. Read the feedback to see why an action did not have the expected result. Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use.

Helpful answers for players

For a quick reminder, what is the goal of Letter Link?

Here is the relevant explanation: Find every target word from the six-letter bank.

For my first round, how do I control Letter Link?

Tap letters and Submit word.

When I return, what example helps explain Letter Link?

For clarity: PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL.

Before I begin, what should I watch out for in Letter Link?

For clarity: Not every dictionary word is a target in this curated list.

When I return, what format does Letter Link offer?

For clarity: Make words from two letter sets: PLANET and STREAM. Each set uses a selected list of accepted answers.

Before I begin, which play mode does Letter Link use?

The key detail is this: The mode on this page is Solo. Same-device play uses one screen; this game library does not provide internet matchmaking.

When I return, where should I start with Letter Link?

Keep this in mind: Select letters in order, each tile once per word.

While reading the Guide, do I need an account or a payment for Letter Link?

No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

For a quick reminder, how can I find Letter Link again?

For clarity: Use the Games list or save this game page in your browser bookmarks. The Guide is linked from the playing page.

For my first round, how do I report an issue with Letter Link?

The key detail is this: Use the contact form and include the game name, browser, device and the actions that led to the issue. Do not send passwords or payment details.

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