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Date: 2025-12-07
TIDE → FOLK
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TIDE to FOLK in 6 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
TIDE → TILE
Change the 3rd letter D to L, turning TIDE into TILE.
Step 2
TILE → MILE
Change the 1st letter T to M, turning TILE into MILE.
Step 3
MILE → MILD
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning MILE into MILD.
Step 4
MILD → MOLD
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning MILD into MOLD.
Step 5
MOLD → FOLD
Change the 1st letter M to F, turning MOLD into FOLD.
Step 6
FOLD → FOLK
Change the 4th letter D to K, turning FOLD into FOLK.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 3, 1, 4, 2, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TIDE to FOLK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TIDE to FOLK takes exactly 6 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
TIDE
TILE
MILE
MILD
MOLD
FOLD
FOLK