# Whittle

> Add or drop one letter to reach a target word.

Daily Word game · [Play Whittle](https://whittledaily.com/) · <https://dledex.com/games/whittle>

A word-ladder variant in which the start word is turned into the target word by adding or removing a single letter per turn rather than swapping one. Every word along the way must be valid English. The daily puzzle is free, while unlimited practice and an archive of past puzzles come with a one-time unlock.

## Facts

- Category: [Word](https://dledex.com/word)
- How you play: Connect a chain or path
- Languages: English
- Daily puzzle: Yes
- Unlimited mode: Yes
- Archive: Yes
- Website: [whittledaily.com](https://whittledaily.com/)
- Rank: No. 1,729
- Rating: No ratings yet

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