Plays inside this page from wordwormdormdork.com, the official site; progress is saved by Weaver, not DLE Arena. Screenshot of wordwormdormdork.com captured 2026-10-30.
Weaver is a daily word ladder. You get a start word and an end word, both four letters long, and must connect them by changing one letter at a time, with every step being a real word.
| Type | Word games |
|---|---|
| Time per game | 2-5 minutes |
| Platform | Web browser, no install needed |
| Play on DLE Arena | Yes, play it on this page |
| Official site | wordwormdormdork.com |
How to play Weaver
- Change exactly one letter of the previous word to make a new valid word.
- Keep going until you reach the target word.
- Try to match the shortest possible path.
Weaver tips
- Work backwards from the target word as well as forwards from the start.
- Vowel swaps (A, E, I, O, U) open up the most options.
Who will like Weaver
Weaver fits in our word games collection. Word games are the heart of the daily puzzle boom. If you play several dailies each morning, Weaver takes about 2-5 minutes, so it pairs well with a quick word game and a knowledge game like Arena Rank.
Games like Weaver
- Wordle Guess the hidden five-letter word in six tries.
- Connections Sort sixteen words into four hidden groups of four.
- Strands Find themed words hidden in a letter grid, plus the spangram.
- Spelling Bee Make as many words as you can from seven letters.
- The Mini Crossword A tiny daily crossword you can finish in about a minute.
- Letter Boxed Chain words around a square to use all twelve letters.
Frequently asked questions
What is Weaver?
Weaver is a daily word ladder. You get a start word and an end word, both four letters long, and must connect them by changing one letter at a time, with every step being a real word.
Where can I play Weaver?
You can play Weaver right on this page: it loads the official game from wordwormdormdork.com inside DLE Arena. You can also open wordwormdormdork.com directly. DLE Arena does not host a copy.
How long does a game of Weaver take?
Most players finish a round in about 2-5 minutes.
What games are like Weaver?
If you enjoy Weaver, try Wordle, Connections, Strands, or play Arena Rank, our own daily ranking puzzle on DLE Arena.
Weaver is a trademark of its owner. DLE Arena is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Weaver. Details were checked on 2026-10-30; rules can change, so the official site is the final word.