Word Chain Game
One letter changes everything.
Lexaro challenges you to change one letter at a time to navigate from one word to another. Simple to pick up, endlessly clever to master.
How it works
Every puzzle is a short chain of one-letter moves. Here's the idea.
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Start with a wordYou're given a starting word and a target word to reach.
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Change one letterSwap a single letter to form a new, real word — like COLD to CORD.
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Reach the targetKeep chaining one-letter changes until you land on the target word.
More than one puzzle
Lexaro is a daily habit and a long campaign, not just a one-off puzzle.
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Daily Challenge & LeaderboardEvery player gets the same word chain on a given day — it's a shared puzzle, not a random one. Complete it to build a streak, and opt in anytime from Settings to see how your score stacks up on the global Daily Leaderboard. It's off by default — entirely your call.
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GroupsCreate a group or join one with a shareable code to compare progress with friends and family — everyone's campaign score, level, and levels completed in one place.
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250-level campaignFive difficulty tiers, from Beginner to Expert. Word length grows as you climb, from four letters up to eight.
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Play your waySolve quickly for a bigger time bonus, or switch off the Time Pressure Bar in Settings and take things at your own pace — your score works exactly the same either way.
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Stars and helper itemsFinish a level efficiently for up to five stars. Play well and you'll earn free hint items — Complete Word, New Puzzle, and Undo Last Guess — for when a puzzle has you stuck.
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Trophies and stats25 achievements to chase, plus a full stats page covering your best scores, fastest times, and stars earned. Share a good result straight from the app.
See it in action
Real puzzles, straight from the app.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lexaro?
Lexaro is a word game where you change one letter at a time to turn a starting word into a target word. Each move has to form a real word, so every step is a small puzzle in itself.
How do you play Lexaro?
You're given a starting word and a target word. Change exactly one letter at a time, forming a valid word with each change, until you reach the target.
What platforms is Lexaro available on?
Lexaro is available now on the Apple App Store for iOS and on Google Play for Android.
Is the Daily Challenge the same for every player?
Yes — everyone gets the same word chain on a given day, so it's a shared puzzle rather than something randomized per player.
What happens if I miss a day?
Your streak resets, but your Daily Challenge history and campaign progress are unaffected — you can jump straight back in the next day.
Is there a leaderboard?
Yes — an optional global Daily Leaderboard. It's off by default; opt in anytime from Settings to see how your score compares to everyone else who played that day.
Can I play with friends or family?
Yes — create a group or join one with a shareable code to compare campaign progress with the people you invite.
Does turning off the Time Pressure Bar affect my score?
No — it's purely a visual timer. Turning it off in Settings doesn't change how your score is calculated.