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Date: 2026-08-18
KICK → LANG
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects KICK to LANG in 6 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
KICK → NICK
Change the 1st letter K to N, turning KICK into NICK.
Step 2
NICK → NICE
Change the 4th letter K to E, turning NICK into NICE.
Step 3
NICE → NINE
Change the 3rd letter C to N, turning NICE into NINE.
Step 4
NINE → LINE
Change the 1st letter N to L, turning NINE into LINE.
Step 5
LINE → LANE
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning LINE into LANE.
Step 6
LANE → LANG
Change the 4th letter E to G, turning LANE into LANG.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 1, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 7 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from KICK to LANG?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from KICK to LANG takes exactly 6 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
KICK
NICK
NICE
NINE
LINE
LANE
LANG