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RULES & PRACTICE

How to Play Letter Link

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Making your first moves in Letter Link

Choose a round of Letter Link and settle into its rules. Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move. 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.

One thing to notice as you play

Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention. Keep the objective visible.

What the game asks you to do

Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Follow this game’s rules rather than another version’s.

The order of play

  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.

Getting comfortable with the controls

Tap letters and Submit word. Keep the playing area visible while using these controls. Look at the feedback after the action.

One way to understand the rules

PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL. Apply the same reasoning to the position in your own round. Look for the relevant detail.

Notice this detail

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. Keep the stated aim separate from side details such as animation or appearance. Progress is measured by the game’s own completion or scoring rules.

Answers about the rules and controls

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?

Here is the relevant explanation: Tap letters and Submit word.

For my first round, what example helps explain Letter Link?

Keep this in mind: PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL.

As a new player, what should I watch out for in Letter Link?

Keep this in mind: Not every dictionary word is a target in this curated list.

For a quick reminder, 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.

For a quick reminder, which play mode does Letter Link use?

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

Before I begin, where should I start with Letter Link?

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

For my first round, do I need an account or a payment for Letter Link?

The key detail is this: No player account or payment is needed. Game scores are recreational results, not cash prizes.

On this playing page, how can I find Letter Link again?

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

While learning, how do I report an issue with Letter Link?

For clarity: 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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