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Date: 2026-01-06
ROSS → WEED
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects ROSS to WEED in 7 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
ROSS → LOSS
Change the 1st letter R to L, turning ROSS into LOSS.
Step 2
LOSS → LESS
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning LOSS into LESS.
Step 3
LESS → LETS
Change the 3rd letter S to T, turning LESS into LETS.
Step 4
LETS → SETS
Change the 1st letter L to S, turning LETS into SETS.
Step 5
SETS → SEES
Change the 3rd letter T to E, turning SETS into SEES.
Step 6
SEES → SEED
Change the 4th letter S to D, turning SEES into SEED.
Step 7
SEED → WEED
Change the 1st letter S to W, turning SEED into WEED.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from ROSS to WEED?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from ROSS to WEED takes exactly 7 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
ROSS
LOSS
LESS
LETS
SETS
SEES
SEED
WEED