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Date: 2026-01-04
RACKS → LINED
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects RACKS to LINED in 7 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
RACKS → RANKS
Change the 3rd letter C to N, turning RACKS into RANKS.
Step 2
RANKS → BANKS
Change the 1st letter R to B, turning RANKS into BANKS.
Step 3
BANKS → BANDS
Change the 4th letter K to D, turning BANKS into BANDS.
Step 4
BANDS → LANDS
Change the 1st letter B to L, turning BANDS into LANDS.
Step 5
LANDS → LANES
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning LANDS into LANES.
Step 6
LANES → LINES
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning LANES into LINES.
Step 7
LINES → LINED
Change the 5th letter S to D, turning LINES into LINED.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 3, 1, 4, 1, 4, 2, 5.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from RACKS to LINED?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from RACKS to LINED takes exactly 7 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
RACKS
RANKS
BANKS
BANDS
LANDS
LANES
LINES
LINED