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LetterLock

Unlock the letters and guess the word!

LetterLock is like Wordle, but designed specifically for kids! This educational word-guessing game helps children improve their reading, spelling, and vocabulary skills through fun, interactive gameplay. Perfect for early readers, growing readers, and strong readers with adaptive difficulty levels, hints, and unlimited play.

Choose Your Level

Frequently Asked Questions

Goal: Guess the hidden word in the fewest tries possible!

Steps:

  1. Choose your reading level (Early, Growing, or Strong Reader)
  2. Type letters using the virtual keyboard or your keyboard to make your guess
  3. Press ENTER to submit your guess
  4. Use the color clues to help you find the word:
A
Green: Right letter in the right spot! 🎉
B
Yellow: Right letter, but wrong spot 🤔
C
Gray: Letter not in the word 😔

Hints: Click the 💡 button during gameplay to reveal one correct letter in the right position. Each level gives you different hint support:

  • Early Reader: 1 hint available
  • Growing Reader: 1 hint available
  • Strong Reader: No hints available (full challenge!)

Helper Letters: Some difficulty levels automatically reveal certain letters to help you get started. This gives young readers the support they need while still making the game challenging and educational.

Pro Tip: Save your hints for when you're really stuck! Try common vowels (A, E, I, O, U) first.

🌱 Early Reader (Ages 4-6)

  • 3 letter words
  • 6 guesses to solve
  • 1 hint available
  • More helper letters and support
  • Focus on phonics and basic spelling

🌿 Growing Reader (Ages 6-8)

  • 3-4 letter words
  • 6 guesses to solve
  • 1 hint available
  • Balanced challenge and support
  • Building vocabulary and spelling skills

🌳 Strong Reader (Ages 8+)

  • 4-5 letter words
  • 6 guesses to solve
  • No hints available
  • Maximum challenge with minimal support
  • Advanced vocabulary and critical thinking

LetterLock is designed to support multiple aspects of literacy development:

📖 Reading Skills

  • Letter recognition and phonics
  • Word pattern recognition
  • Vocabulary building
  • Sight word practice

✍️ Writing Skills

  • Spelling improvement
  • Letter formation memory
  • Word structure understanding
  • Orthographic processing

🧩 Cognitive Skills

  • Problem-solving strategies
  • Logical deduction
  • Pattern recognition
  • Strategic thinking

💪 Emotional Skills

  • Persistence and resilience
  • Confidence building
  • Growth mindset
  • Celebrating progress

Safety First: LetterLock is completely safe for children:

  • No ads or external links
  • No personal information required
  • No in-app purchases or hidden costs
  • No social features or chat
  • 100% educational content

Healthy Screen Time: Each game typically lasts 5-15 minutes, making it perfect for:

  • Short, focused learning sessions
  • Brain breaks during homework
  • Quiet time activities
  • Travel entertainment
  • Transition activities

Recommended Usage: 15-30 minutes per day, with breaks between games to discuss new words learned!

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