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Date: 2026-08-25
THICK → BRAVE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects THICK to BRAVE in 6 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
THICK → TRICK
Change the 2nd letter H to R, turning THICK into TRICK.
Step 2
TRICK → TRACK
Change the 3rd letter I to A, turning TRICK into TRACK.
Step 3
TRACK → TRACE
Change the 5th letter K to E, turning TRACK into TRACE.
Step 4
TRACE → GRACE
Change the 1st letter T to G, turning TRACE into GRACE.
Step 5
GRACE → GRAVE
Change the 4th letter C to V, turning GRACE into GRAVE.
Step 6
GRAVE → BRAVE
Change the 1st letter G to B, turning GRAVE into BRAVE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 3, 5, 1, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from THICK to BRAVE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from THICK to BRAVE takes exactly 6 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
THICK
TRICK
TRACK
TRACE
GRACE
GRAVE
BRAVE