THE PLAYBOOK · MU6006
The essentials of playing Letter Link
Take a moment with Letter Link before moving to another game. Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Look at what changes after your first action. Use the opening round to become familiar with the layout. Look at what changes after your first action.
Make words from two letter sets: PLANET and STREAM. Each set uses a selected list of accepted answers.
Practice with a purpose
After a move, check what changed. Decide which rule explains the new state before acting again. Refer to the controls when needed.
What the game asks you to do
Find every target word from the six-letter bank. Read that aim before choosing your first action. Keep the controls in easy reach.
How to proceed
- Select letters in order, each tile once per word.
- Submit the word.
- Clear letters to retry.
- Find all displayed word lengths.
Keyboard and screen controls
Tap letters and Submit word. On a smaller screen, keep the active part of the board within view. Avoid pressing the same control repeatedly while a move is being processed.
Put the rules into context
PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL. Use the example as a guide rather than a substitute for reading your board. Choose a deliberate next step.
A common point of confusion
Not every dictionary word is a target in this curated list. A different version of the game may use a different rule. Watch the feedback after an action. A message can explain whether the input was accepted or whether a rule needs attention.
Answers about the rules and controls
While learning, what is the goal of Letter Link?
Keep this in mind: Find every target word from the six-letter bank.
While reading the Guide, how do I control Letter Link?
Tap letters and Submit word.
As a new player, what example helps explain Letter Link?
Keep this in mind: PLANET makes PLANT, PLANE and PETAL.
For this browser game, what should I watch out for in Letter Link?
Here is the relevant explanation: Not every dictionary word is a target in this curated list.
For my first round, what format does Letter Link offer?
Make words from two letter sets: PLANET and STREAM. Each set uses a selected list of accepted answers.
When I return, 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.