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Date: 2026-06-24
TIPS → MATH
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TIPS to MATH 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
TIPS → TOPS
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning TIPS into TOPS.
Step 2
TOPS → TONS
Change the 3rd letter P to N, turning TOPS into TONS.
Step 3
TONS → SONS
Change the 1st letter T to S, turning TONS into SONS.
Step 4
SONS → SANS
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning SONS into SANS.
Step 5
SANS → HANS
Change the 1st letter S to H, turning SANS into HANS.
Step 6
HANS → HATS
Change the 3rd letter N to T, turning HANS into HATS.
Step 7
HATS → MATS
Change the 1st letter H to M, turning HATS into MATS.
Step 8
MATS → MATH
Change the 4th letter S to H, turning MATS into MATH.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 2, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 6.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TIPS to MATH?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TIPS to MATH 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
TIPS
TOPS
TONS
SONS
SANS
HANS
HATS
MATS
MATH