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Date: 2026-04-18
PACE → ADDS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PACE to ADDS 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
PACE → LACE
Change the 1st letter P to L, turning PACE into LACE.
Step 2
LACE → LATE
Change the 3rd letter C to T, turning LACE into LATE.
Step 3
LATE → LITE
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning LATE into LITE.
Step 4
LITE → BITE
Change the 1st letter L to B, turning LITE into BITE.
Step 5
BITE → BITS
Change the 4th letter E to S, turning BITE into BITS.
Step 6
BITS → BIDS
Change the 3rd letter T to D, turning BITS into BIDS.
Step 7
BIDS → AIDS
Change the 1st letter B to A, turning BIDS into AIDS.
Step 8
AIDS → ADDS
Change the 2nd letter I to D, turning AIDS into ADDS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 2, 1, 4, 3, 1, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from PACE to ADDS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PACE to ADDS 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
PACE
LACE
LATE
LITE
BITE
BITS
BIDS
AIDS
ADDS