Word Ladder Daily
Archive
Date: 2026-04-17
LACK → PUTS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LACK to PUTS in 7 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
LACK → PACK
Change the 1st letter L to P, turning LACK into PACK.
Step 2
PACK → PICK
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning PACK into PICK.
Step 3
PICK → PINK
Change the 3rd letter C to N, turning PICK into PINK.
Step 4
PINK → PINS
Change the 4th letter K to S, turning PINK into PINS.
Step 5
PINS → PENS
Change the 2nd letter I to E, turning PINS into PENS.
Step 6
PENS → PETS
Change the 3rd letter N to T, turning PENS into PETS.
Step 7
PETS → PUTS
Change the 2nd letter E to U, turning PETS into PUTS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 2 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, 2, 3, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LACK to PUTS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LACK to PUTS takes exactly 7 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
LACK
PACK
PICK
PINK
PINS
PENS
PETS
PUTS