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How to Play Letter Link

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A practical guide to Letter Link

Try Letter Link at your own pace and keep its objective in view. 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. Check the relevant rule before repeating a move.

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

Try a more deliberate round

Take enough time to read a new position. If a game has a timer, learn its controls first rather than searching for them during the round. Notice the feedback after each input.

What you need to achieve

Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Return to the instructions when a step is unclear.

A walkthrough of the rules

  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.

Input guidance

Tap letters and Submit word. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Return to the rules if the result is unexpected.

See how the rules apply

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. Check the rule before repeating the action. When a decision goes wrong, compare it with the common mistake described below. Start again only when you intend to leave the current round.

If you are unsure

What is the goal of Letter Link?

For clarity: Find every target word from the six-letter bank.

For a quick reminder, how do I control Letter Link?

The key detail is this: Tap letters and Submit word.

As a new player, what example helps explain Letter Link?

The key detail is this: PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL.

While learning, 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 my first round, what format does Letter Link offer?

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

As a new player, which play mode does Letter Link use?

Keep this in mind: 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?

Select letters in order, each tile once per word.

For my first round, 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.

When I return, how can I find Letter Link again?

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

For a quick reminder, 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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