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Six Degrees

by Six Degrees

A word ladder powered by meaning, not spelling.

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Objective

Get from the source word to the destination word by entering related words one step at a time.

Playlin'sGuide

Six Degrees is a daily word association game where your goal is to connect a starting word to a destination word through a chain of related terms. It's a type of word ladder puzzle with the links are based on meaning and association.

How it works:

  • Each puzzle gives you a source word and a destination word.
  • Enter a word that feels meaningfully connected to your current word.
  • If the game accepts it, that word becomes your new step in the chain.
  • Keep building associations until you reach the destination.
  • The game tracks your steps and guesses as you go.
  • You can also use the "I'm close enough" option when you think your current word is near the target.

Why we like it:

  • βœ…A clever remix of the word ladder idea.
  • βœ…Makes you think about language in a loose, intuitive way.
  • βœ…Super satisfying when a weird little chain suddenly works.

Hint: Don’t aim straight for the destination too early. Often the best path comes from finding a bridge word that naturally connects both sides.

Playlin's Guide is based on our experience and details from the creator’s official site.

About the Game

Creator: Six Degrees

Category: Word Ladders

Also in: Word Games

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