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Date: 2026-06-05
ROSE → PADS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects ROSE to PADS in 5 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
ROSE → POSE
Change the 1st letter R to P, turning ROSE into POSE.
Step 2
POSE → POST
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning POSE into POST.
Step 3
POST → PAST
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning POST into PAST.
Step 4
PAST → PASS
Change the 4th letter T to S, turning PAST into PASS.
Step 5
PASS → PADS
Change the 3rd letter S to D, turning PASS into PADS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 2, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from ROSE to PADS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from ROSE to PADS takes exactly 5 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
ROSE
POSE
POST
PAST
PASS
PADS