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Date: 2026-01-22
WELL → RAND
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects WELL to RAND 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
WELL → BELL
Change the 1st letter W to B, turning WELL into BELL.
Step 2
BELL → BALL
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning BELL into BALL.
Step 3
BALL → BALD
Change the 4th letter L to D, turning BALL into BALD.
Step 4
BALD → BAND
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning BALD into BAND.
Step 5
BAND → RAND
Change the 1st letter B to R, turning BAND into RAND.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 4, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 6 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from WELL to RAND?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from WELL to RAND 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
WELL
BELL
BALL
BALD
BAND
RAND