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Date: 2025-12-30
YARD → WIDE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects YARD to WIDE in 4 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
YARD → WARD
Change the 1st letter Y to W, turning YARD into WARD.
Step 2
WARD → WARE
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning WARD into WARE.
Step 3
WARE → WIRE
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning WARE into WIRE.
Step 4
WIRE → WIDE
Change the 3rd letter R to D, turning WIRE into WIDE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4 (1).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 2, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 2.
Word stats: 5 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from YARD to WIDE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from YARD to WIDE takes exactly 4 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
YARD
WARD
WARE
WIRE
WIDE