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Date: 2025-11-04
POLY → SIDE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects POLY to SIDE in 6 steps. This 4-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
POLY → POLE
Change the 4th letter Y to E, turning POLY into POLE.
Step 2
POLE → ROLE
Change the 1st letter P to R, turning POLE into ROLE.
Step 3
ROLE → ROPE
Change the 3rd letter L to P, turning ROLE into ROPE.
Step 4
ROPE → RIPE
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning ROPE into RIPE.
Step 5
RIPE → RIDE
Change the 3rd letter P to D, turning RIPE into RIDE.
Step 6
RIDE → SIDE
Change the 1st letter R to S, turning RIDE into SIDE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 4, 1, 3, 2, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from POLY to SIDE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLY to SIDE takes exactly 6 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 4-letter words. A good strategy is to look for common intermediate words or focus on changing vowels first.
Q: Where can I play past Word Ladder puzzles?
A: You can access our complete archive by clicking the "Puzzle Archive" link at the bottom of the page.
Word Definitions
POLY
POLE
ROLE
ROPE
RIPE
RIDE
SIDE