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Date: 2026-07-10
SAVE → DANS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SAVE to DANS 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
SAVE → DAVE
Change the 1st letter S to D, turning SAVE into DAVE.
Step 2
DAVE → DATE
Change the 3rd letter V to T, turning DAVE into DATE.
Step 3
DATE → DATA
Change the 4th letter E to A, turning DATE into DATA.
Step 4
DATA → DANA
Change the 3rd letter T to N, turning DATA into DANA.
Step 5
DANA → DANS
Change the 4th letter A to S, turning DANA into DANS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 4, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SAVE to DANS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SAVE to DANS 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
SAVE
DAVE
DATE
DATA
DANA
DANS