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Date: 2025-11-30
ARMS → LACE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects ARMS to LACE in 8 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
ARMS → AIMS
Change the 2nd letter R to I, turning ARMS into AIMS.
Step 2
AIMS → AIDS
Change the 3rd letter M to D, turning AIMS into AIDS.
Step 3
AIDS → BIDS
Change the 1st letter A to B, turning AIDS into BIDS.
Step 4
BIDS → BITS
Change the 3rd letter D to T, turning BIDS into BITS.
Step 5
BITS → BITE
Change the 4th letter S to E, turning BITS into BITE.
Step 6
BITE → LITE
Change the 1st letter B to L, turning BITE into LITE.
Step 7
LITE → LATE
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning LITE into LATE.
Step 8
LATE → LACE
Change the 3rd letter T to C, turning LATE into LACE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 2, 3, 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 2, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from ARMS to LACE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from ARMS to LACE takes exactly 8 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
ARMS
AIMS
AIDS
BIDS
BITS
BITE
LITE
LATE
LACE