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Date: 2026-05-16
LITE → GRID
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LITE to GRID 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
LITE → BITE
Change the 1st letter L to B, turning LITE into BITE.
Step 2
BITE → BITS
Change the 4th letter E to S, turning BITE into BITS.
Step 3
BITS → BIAS
Change the 3rd letter T to A, turning BITS into BIAS.
Step 4
BIAS → BRAS
Change the 2nd letter I to R, turning BIAS into BRAS.
Step 5
BRAS → GRAS
Change the 1st letter B to G, turning BRAS into GRAS.
Step 6
GRAS → GRAD
Change the 4th letter S to D, turning GRAS into GRAD.
Step 7
GRAD → GRID
Change the 3rd letter A to I, turning GRAD into GRID.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 2, 1, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LITE to GRID?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LITE to GRID 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
LITE
BITE
BITS
BIAS
BRAS
GRAS
GRAD
GRID