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Date: 2025-12-23
RENT → CAME
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects RENT to CAME in 5 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
RENT → CENT
Change the 1st letter R to C, turning RENT into CENT.
Step 2
CENT → CANT
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning CENT into CANT.
Step 3
CANT → CART
Change the 3rd letter N to R, turning CANT into CART.
Step 4
CART → CARE
Change the 4th letter T to E, turning CART into CARE.
Step 5
CARE → CAME
Change the 3rd letter R to M, turning CARE into CAME.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from RENT to CAME?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from RENT to CAME takes exactly 5 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
RENT
CENT
CANT
CART
CARE
CAME