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Date: 2026-05-15
LIKED → TIRED
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LIKED to TIRED in 6 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
LIKED → LINED
Change the 3rd letter K to N, turning LIKED into LINED.
Step 2
LINED → LINES
Change the 5th letter D to S, turning LINED into LINES.
Step 3
LINES → WINES
Change the 1st letter L to W, turning LINES into WINES.
Step 4
WINES → WIRES
Change the 3rd letter N to R, turning WINES into WIRES.
Step 5
WIRES → TIRES
Change the 1st letter W to T, turning WIRES into TIRES.
Step 6
TIRES → TIRED
Change the 5th letter S to D, turning TIRES into TIRED.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 5: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 3, 5 (2).
Change sequence: 3, 5, 1, 3, 1, 5.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 6.
Word stats: 7 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 3 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LIKED to TIRED?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LIKED to TIRED takes exactly 6 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
LIKED
LINED
LINES
WINES
WIRES
TIRES
TIRED