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Date: 2025-12-25
SETS → TUBE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SETS to TUBE 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
SETS → PETS
Change the 1st letter S to P, turning SETS into PETS.
Step 2
PETS → PUTS
Change the 2nd letter E to U, turning PETS into PUTS.
Step 3
PUTS → CUTS
Change the 1st letter P to C, turning PUTS into CUTS.
Step 4
CUTS → CUTE
Change the 4th letter S to E, turning CUTS into CUTE.
Step 5
CUTE → CUBE
Change the 3rd letter T to B, turning CUTE into CUBE.
Step 6
CUBE → TUBE
Change the 1st letter C to T, turning CUBE into TUBE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 1, 4, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SETS to TUBE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SETS to TUBE 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
SETS
PETS
PUTS
CUTS
CUTE
CUBE
TUBE