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Date: 2025-12-01
LENS → TAPE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LENS to TAPE in 7 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
LENS → MENS
Change the 1st letter L to M, turning LENS into MENS.
Step 2
MENS → MINS
Change the 2nd letter E to I, turning MENS into MINS.
Step 3
MINS → MINE
Change the 4th letter S to E, turning MINS into MINE.
Step 4
MINE → MIKE
Change the 3rd letter N to K, turning MINE into MIKE.
Step 5
MIKE → MAKE
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning MIKE into MAKE.
Step 6
MAKE → TAKE
Change the 1st letter M to T, turning MAKE into TAKE.
Step 7
TAKE → TAPE
Change the 3rd letter K to P, turning TAKE into TAPE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 4, 3, 2, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LENS to TAPE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LENS to TAPE takes exactly 7 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
LENS
MENS
MINS
MINE
MIKE
MAKE
TAKE
TAPE