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Date: 2025-11-23
MARIO → WITCH
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects MARIO to WITCH in 5 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
MARIO → MARCO
Change the 4th letter I to C, turning MARIO into MARCO.
Step 2
MARCO → MARCH
Change the 5th letter O to H, turning MARCO into MARCH.
Step 3
MARCH → MATCH
Change the 3rd letter R to T, turning MARCH into MATCH.
Step 4
MATCH → WATCH
Change the 1st letter M to W, turning MATCH into WATCH.
Step 5
WATCH → WITCH
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning WATCH into WITCH.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (1).
Change sequence: 4, 5, 3, 1, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 0, C→C 2.
Word stats: 6 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from MARIO to WITCH?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MARIO to WITCH takes exactly 5 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-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
MARIO
MARCO
MARCH
MATCH
WATCH
WITCH