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Date: 2025-11-20
MODE → WENT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects MODE to WENT 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
MODE → MADE
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning MODE into MADE.
Step 2
MADE → MATE
Change the 3rd letter D to T, turning MADE into MATE.
Step 3
MATE → MATT
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning MATE into MATT.
Step 4
MATT → WATT
Change the 1st letter M to W, turning MATT into WATT.
Step 5
WATT → WANT
Change the 3rd letter T to N, turning WATT into WANT.
Step 6
WANT → WENT
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning WANT into WENT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 2, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 3, 4, 1, 3, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 7 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from MODE to WENT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MODE to WENT 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
MODE
MADE
MATE
MATT
WATT
WANT
WENT