THE PLAYBOOK · HONGYIWEN
How to play 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. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Keep the game area visible while you use its controls.
Make words from two letter sets: PLANET and STREAM. Each set uses a selected list of accepted answers.
Read before acting
Read one step at a time and try it on the playing area. Match the instruction to the control you use. Notice the feedback after each input.
Your goal
Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Use the instructions to see which actions move you towards it. Start with a deliberate move.
Step by step
- Select letters in order, each tile once per word.
- Submit the word.
- Clear letters to retry.
- Find all displayed word lengths.
Controls
Tap letters and Submit word. Use the control method described here for this activity. Read the example below alongside these instructions.
A useful example
PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL. Your next round may have a different position, so inspect it before acting. Read the matching step again.
Watch out for this
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.
Common questions
As a new player, what is the goal of Letter Link?
The key detail is this: 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.
While reading the Guide, what example helps explain Letter Link?
For clarity: PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Letter Link?
For clarity: 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.
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.
