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Date: 2025-11-24
DATES → WINGS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DATES to WINGS in 8 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
DATES → RATES
Change the 1st letter D to R, turning DATES into RATES.
Step 2
RATES → RACES
Change the 3rd letter T to C, turning RATES into RACES.
Step 3
RACES → FACES
Change the 1st letter R to F, turning RACES into FACES.
Step 4
FACES → FARES
Change the 3rd letter C to R, turning FACES into FARES.
Step 5
FARES → FIRES
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning FARES into FIRES.
Step 6
FIRES → WIRES
Change the 1st letter F to W, turning FIRES into WIRES.
Step 7
WIRES → WINES
Change the 3rd letter R to N, turning WIRES into WINES.
Step 8
WINES → WINGS
Change the 4th letter E to G, turning WINES into WINGS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 1, 3, 2, 1, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 6.
Word stats: 9 words, 12 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from DATES to WINGS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DATES to WINGS takes exactly 8 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
DATES
RATES
RACES
FACES
FARES
FIRES
WIRES
WINES
WINGS