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Date: 2026-04-03
BOOT → ITEM
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BOOT to ITEM in 8 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
BOOT → BOAT
Change the 3rd letter O to A, turning BOOT into BOAT.
Step 2
BOAT → BEAT
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning BOAT into BEAT.
Step 3
BEAT → SEAT
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BEAT into SEAT.
Step 4
SEAT → SEAN
Change the 4th letter T to N, turning SEAT into SEAN.
Step 5
SEAN → SEEN
Change the 3rd letter A to E, turning SEAN into SEEN.
Step 6
SEEN → SEEM
Change the 4th letter N to M, turning SEEN into SEEM.
Step 7
SEEM → STEM
Change the 2nd letter E to T, turning SEEM into STEM.
Step 8
STEM → ITEM
Change the 1st letter S to I, turning STEM into ITEM.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 3, 2, 1, 4, 3, 4, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BOOT to ITEM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BOOT to ITEM takes exactly 8 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
BOOT
BOAT
BEAT
SEAT
SEAN
SEEN
SEEM
STEM
ITEM