How to play Feetle
Type a word that differs from the last one by exactly one letter, then press Enter. MAIL can become FAIL, FAIL can become FALL, and so on down to the goal. You cannot add or remove letters, swap their order or repeat a word you already used. The changed letter lights up so you can see your path.
Stuck? Hint names the next word on a shortest route from where you are, and Undo takes back your last step. The full rules, with worked examples, are in the how to play guide.
Feetle answer today
Looking for the original game's puzzle? The latest one we have solved is puzzle #9 from October 18, 2026, which starts at LINE. Its page gives staged hints first and the full route last, so you can stop as soon as you see the trick. Every earlier one is listed on the answer archive.
Three ways to play
- Daily ladder: the board above, one start word for everyone each day, with a streak counter.
- Unlimited ladders: as many puzzles as you like at easy, medium or hard.
- Word ladder solver: enter any two four-letter words and see every shortest route between them.
New to this kind of puzzle? Our word ladder game guide explains where it comes from and the tricks that experienced players use, such as fixing the vowels early and aiming for -EET words.
Feetle FAQ
Is this word ladder free to play?
Yes. The daily ladder, the unlimited mode and the solver are free, with no sign-up and no app to install.
When does the daily ladder change?
A new start word arrives every day at 00:00 UTC. Your steps, hints and streak are saved in this browser, so you can close the tab and come back.
What does par mean?
Par is the fewest steps a solver needs between the start word and FEET using common words. A rarer word sometimes gives a shorter route, so beating par is possible.
Who made the original game?
The game started on feetle.fun in October 2026, built on the word ladder puzzle that Lewis Carroll called Doublets. This site is a separate version with its own daily words.