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Date: 2026-06-27
WALL → VOTE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects WALL to VOTE 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
WALL → MALL
Change the 1st letter W to M, turning WALL into MALL.
Step 2
MALL → MALE
Change the 4th letter L to E, turning MALL into MALE.
Step 3
MALE → MADE
Change the 3rd letter L to D, turning MALE into MADE.
Step 4
MADE → MODE
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning MADE into MODE.
Step 5
MODE → NODE
Change the 1st letter M to N, turning MODE into NODE.
Step 6
NODE → NOTE
Change the 3rd letter D to T, turning NODE into NOTE.
Step 7
NOTE → VOTE
Change the 1st letter N to V, turning NOTE into VOTE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 2, 1, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from WALL to VOTE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from WALL to VOTE 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
WALL
MALL
MALE
MADE
MODE
NODE
NOTE
VOTE