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Date: 2026-02-05
HOLY → SORT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects HOLY to SORT 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
HOLY → HOLD
Change the 4th letter Y to D, turning HOLY into HOLD.
Step 2
HOLD → FOLD
Change the 1st letter H to F, turning HOLD into FOLD.
Step 3
FOLD → FORD
Change the 3rd letter L to R, turning FOLD into FORD.
Step 4
FORD → FORT
Change the 4th letter D to T, turning FORD into FORT.
Step 5
FORT → SORT
Change the 1st letter F to S, turning FORT into SORT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 4, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 6 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from HOLY to SORT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from HOLY to SORT 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
HOLY
HOLD
FOLD
FORD
FORT
SORT