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Date: 2026-03-04
LOWER → WINDS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LOWER to WINDS in 6 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
LOWER → LOVER
Change the 3rd letter W to V, turning LOWER into LOVER.
Step 2
LOVER → LIVER
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning LOVER into LIVER.
Step 3
LIVER → LIVES
Change the 5th letter R to S, turning LIVER into LIVES.
Step 4
LIVES → WIVES
Change the 1st letter L to W, turning LIVES into WIVES.
Step 5
WIVES → WINES
Change the 3rd letter V to N, turning WIVES into WINES.
Step 6
WINES → WINDS
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning WINES into WINDS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (2).
Change sequence: 3, 2, 5, 1, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LOWER to WINDS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LOWER to WINDS takes exactly 6 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
LOWER
LOVER
LIVER
LIVES
WIVES
WINES
WINDS