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Date: 2026-07-28
FIXES → BANDS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FIXES to BANDS in 7 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
FIXES → FILES
Change the 3rd letter X to L, turning FIXES into FILES.
Step 2
FILES → MILES
Change the 1st letter F to M, turning FILES into MILES.
Step 3
MILES → MINES
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning MILES into MINES.
Step 4
MINES → LINES
Change the 1st letter M to L, turning MINES into LINES.
Step 5
LINES → LANES
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning LINES into LANES.
Step 6
LANES → LANDS
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning LANES into LANDS.
Step 7
LANDS → BANDS
Change the 1st letter L to B, turning LANDS into BANDS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 1, 3, 1, 2, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FIXES to BANDS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FIXES to BANDS takes exactly 7 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-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
FIXES
FILES
MILES
MINES
LINES
LANES
LANDS
BANDS