Raddle
Two words sit at the top and bottom of a ladder, with blank rungs between them. Raddle gives you a mixed up list of clues, and each one links one rung to the next.
- Puzzle
- A word ladder between two words
- Clues
- A shuffled list, one per step
- Moves
- Solve down, or switch to upwards
- Themes
- Sets of Raddles with a meta answer
- Made by
- Sandy Weisz
- Archive
- Yes
- Category
- Word games, groups and links
How to play Raddle
- Read the ends
You see the start word and the end word of the ladder.
- Find the right clue
Pick the clue that links the current word to the next one.
- Solve the rung
Type the next word. Clues can be wordplay, such as changing a letter or dropping one.
- Reach the end
Keep climbing until the ladder joins up.
Clue types you will meet
- Meaning: Find a word related to the current one
- Change a letter: Swap one letter for another
- Drop and anagram: Remove letters and rearrange
- Fill in the blank: Complete a common phrase
Working from both ends
Raddle lets you climb up or down. If the start word is hard, flip and work from the end. Often the two halves meet in the middle with only one or two clues left, which by then are much easier to match.
One clue belongs to one step, so a used clue is out of the running.
Raddle tips
- Switch to solving upwards when the bottom of the ladder looks easier.
- Wordplay clues, like change one letter, are often quicker than meaning clues.
- On a themed set, note each answer. They feed the meta solution.
- Cross a clue off in your head once it is used. The list gets shorter and the leftovers get easier to place.
Raddle questions
How do you play Raddle?
Start from the word at one end. Pick the clue that leads to the next rung, type that word, and repeat until the ladder joins the word at the other end.
Is Raddle a word ladder game?
Yes, with a twist. A classic word ladder changes one letter per step. In Raddle each step follows a clue, which can be wordplay or meaning.
What kinds of clues are there?
A mix of meaning clues and wordplay, such as changing one letter, doubling a letter or dropping letters and rearranging.
What is a theme set?
A group of Raddles that work together toward a meta answer.
Who makes Raddle?
Sandy Weisz, as part of The Mystery League.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. Raddle belongs to Sandy Weisz. Megadle is not linked to it.