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📅 2025-12-24
NAMES → RICKY
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects NAMES to RICKY in 8 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This Puzzle🪜 Step-by-Step Solution
Step 1
NAMES → GAMES
Change the 1st letter N to G, turning NAMES into GAMES.
Step 2
GAMES → GATES
Change the 3rd letter M to T, turning GAMES into GATES.
Step 3
GATES → RATES
Change the 1st letter G to R, turning GATES into RATES.
Step 4
RATES → RACES
Change the 3rd letter T to C, turning RATES into RACES.
Step 5
RACES → RACKS
Change the 4th letter E to K, turning RACES into RACKS.
Step 6
RACKS → ROCKS
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning RACKS into ROCKS.
Step 7
ROCKS → ROCKY
Change the 5th letter S to Y, turning ROCKS into ROCKY.
Step 8
ROCKY → RICKY
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning ROCKY into RICKY.
❓ FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from NAMES to RICKY?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from NAMES to RICKY 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
NAMES
GAMES
GATES
RATES
RACES
RACKS
ROCKS
ROCKY
RICKY