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Date: 2025-12-29
TIDE → WORM
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TIDE to WORM 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
TIDE → WIDE
Change the 1st letter T to W, turning TIDE into WIDE.
Step 2
WIDE → WIRE
Change the 3rd letter D to R, turning WIDE into WIRE.
Step 3
WIRE → WARE
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning WIRE into WARE.
Step 4
WARE → WARM
Change the 4th letter E to M, turning WARE into WARM.
Step 5
WARM → WORM
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning WARM into WORM.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 2 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 2, 4, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 2.
Word stats: 6 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TIDE to WORM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TIDE to WORM 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
TIDE
WIDE
WIRE
WARE
WARM
WORM