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Date: 2026-01-16
BIOS → YOUR
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BIOS to YOUR 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
BIOS → BIOL
Change the 4th letter S to L, turning BIOS into BIOL.
Step 2
BIOL → BOOL
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning BIOL into BOOL.
Step 3
BOOL → FOOL
Change the 1st letter B to F, turning BOOL into FOOL.
Step 4
FOOL → FOUL
Change the 3rd letter O to U, turning FOOL into FOUL.
Step 5
FOUL → FOUR
Change the 4th letter L to R, turning FOUL into FOUR.
Step 6
FOUR → YOUR
Change the 1st letter F to Y, turning FOUR into YOUR.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 4, 2, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BIOS to YOUR?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BIOS to YOUR 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
BIOS
BIOL
BOOL
FOOL
FOUL
FOUR
YOUR