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Date: 2026-04-28
TRAY → KISS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TRAY to KISS 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
TRAY → GRAY
Change the 1st letter T to G, turning TRAY into GRAY.
Step 2
GRAY → GRAS
Change the 4th letter Y to S, turning GRAY into GRAS.
Step 3
GRAS → BRAS
Change the 1st letter G to B, turning GRAS into BRAS.
Step 4
BRAS → BIAS
Change the 2nd letter R to I, turning BRAS into BIAS.
Step 5
BIAS → BIDS
Change the 3rd letter A to D, turning BIAS into BIDS.
Step 6
BIDS → KIDS
Change the 1st letter B to K, turning BIDS into KIDS.
Step 7
KIDS → KISS
Change the 3rd letter D to S, turning KIDS into KISS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 1, 2, 3, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TRAY to KISS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TRAY to KISS 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
TRAY
GRAY
GRAS
BRAS
BIAS
BIDS
KIDS
KISS