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Date: 2026-06-03
THEM → SONS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects THEM to SONS 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
THEM → THEN
Change the 4th letter M to N, turning THEM into THEN.
Step 2
THEN → TEEN
Change the 2nd letter H to E, turning THEN into TEEN.
Step 3
TEEN → SEEN
Change the 1st letter T to S, turning TEEN into SEEN.
Step 4
SEEN → SEED
Change the 4th letter N to D, turning SEEN into SEED.
Step 5
SEED → SEND
Change the 3rd letter E to N, turning SEED into SEND.
Step 6
SEND → SAND
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning SEND into SAND.
Step 7
SAND → SANS
Change the 4th letter D to S, turning SAND into SANS.
Step 8
SANS → SONS
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning SANS into SONS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 3. Most-changed position: 2, 4 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 2, 1, 4, 3, 2, 4, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from THEM to SONS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from THEM to SONS 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
THEM
THEN
TEEN
SEEN
SEED
SEND
SAND
SANS
SONS