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Date: 2026-06-14
JOSE → LIES
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects JOSE to LIES 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
JOSE → HOSE
Change the 1st letter J to H, turning JOSE into HOSE.
Step 2
HOSE → HOST
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning HOSE into HOST.
Step 3
HOST → HIST
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning HOST into HIST.
Step 4
HIST → DIST
Change the 1st letter H to D, turning HIST into DIST.
Step 5
DIST → DIET
Change the 3rd letter S to E, turning DIST into DIET.
Step 6
DIET → DIES
Change the 4th letter T to S, turning DIET into DIES.
Step 7
DIES → LIES
Change the 1st letter D to L, turning DIES into LIES.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 2, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from JOSE to LIES?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from JOSE to LIES 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
JOSE
HOSE
HOST
HIST
DIST
DIET
DIES
LIES