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Date: 2025-11-06
HUNG → NORM
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects HUNG to NORM in 7 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
HUNG → HANG
Change the 2nd letter U to A, turning HUNG into HANG.
Step 2
HANG → HAND
Change the 4th letter G to D, turning HANG into HAND.
Step 3
HAND → HARD
Change the 3rd letter N to R, turning HAND into HARD.
Step 4
HARD → WARD
Change the 1st letter H to W, turning HARD into WARD.
Step 5
WARD → WORD
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning WARD into WORD.
Step 6
WORD → WORM
Change the 4th letter D to M, turning WORD into WORM.
Step 7
WORM → NORM
Change the 1st letter W to N, turning WORM into NORM.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 4, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from HUNG to NORM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from HUNG to NORM takes exactly 7 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
HUNG
HANG
HAND
HARD
WARD
WORD
WORM
NORM