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Date: 2026-02-26
LINED → SILLY
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LINED to SILLY 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
LINED → LINES
Change the 5th letter D to S, turning LINED into LINES.
Step 2
LINES → MINES
Change the 1st letter L to M, turning LINES into MINES.
Step 3
MINES → MILES
Change the 3rd letter N to L, turning MINES into MILES.
Step 4
MILES → MILLS
Change the 4th letter E to L, turning MILES into MILLS.
Step 5
MILLS → BILLS
Change the 1st letter M to B, turning MILLS into BILLS.
Step 6
BILLS → BILLY
Change the 5th letter S to Y, turning BILLS into BILLY.
Step 7
BILLY → SILLY
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BILLY into SILLY.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 2. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 5, 1, 3, 4, 1, 5, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 6.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LINED to SILLY?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LINED to SILLY 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
LINED
LINES
MINES
MILES
MILLS
BILLS
BILLY
SILLY