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Date: 2025-11-28
ROLLS → VOTED
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects ROLLS to VOTED 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
ROLLS → ROLES
Change the 4th letter L to E, turning ROLLS into ROLES.
Step 2
ROLES → ROSES
Change the 3rd letter L to S, turning ROLES into ROSES.
Step 3
ROSES → MOSES
Change the 1st letter R to M, turning ROSES into MOSES.
Step 4
MOSES → MODES
Change the 3rd letter S to D, turning MOSES into MODES.
Step 5
MODES → NODES
Change the 1st letter M to N, turning MODES into NODES.
Step 6
NODES → NOTES
Change the 3rd letter D to T, turning NODES into NOTES.
Step 7
NOTES → VOTES
Change the 1st letter N to V, turning NOTES into VOTES.
Step 8
VOTES → VOTED
Change the 5th letter S to D, turning VOTES into VOTED.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 5.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 7.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from ROLLS to VOTED?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from ROLLS to VOTED 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
ROLLS
ROLES
ROSES
MOSES
MODES
NODES
NOTES
VOTES
VOTED