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Date: 2026-04-11
FLOOD → BLOCK
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FLOOD to BLOCK 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
FLOOD → BLOOD
Change the 1st letter F to B, turning FLOOD into BLOOD.
Step 2
BLOOD → BLOND
Change the 4th letter O to N, turning BLOOD into BLOND.
Step 3
BLOND → BLIND
Change the 3rd letter O to I, turning BLOND into BLIND.
Step 4
BLIND → BLINK
Change the 5th letter D to K, turning BLIND into BLINK.
Step 5
BLINK → BLANK
Change the 3rd letter I to A, turning BLINK into BLANK.
Step 6
BLANK → BLACK
Change the 4th letter N to C, turning BLANK into BLACK.
Step 7
BLACK → BLOCK
Change the 3rd letter A to O, turning BLACK into BLOCK.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 2, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 5, 3, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 2 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FLOOD to BLOCK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FLOOD to BLOCK 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
FLOOD
BLOOD
BLOND
BLIND
BLINK
BLANK
BLACK
BLOCK