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Date: 2026-10-04
TIME → MENU
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TIME to MENU 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
TIME → MIME
Change the 1st letter T to M, turning TIME into MIME.
Step 2
MIME → MINE
Change the 3rd letter M to N, turning MIME into MINE.
Step 3
MINE → MINS
Change the 4th letter E to S, turning MINE into MINS.
Step 4
MINS → MENS
Change the 2nd letter I to E, turning MINS into MENS.
Step 5
MENS → MENU
Change the 4th letter S to U, turning MENS into MENU.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 4, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 2.
Word stats: 6 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TIME to MENU?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TIME to MENU 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
TIME
MIME
MINE
MINS
MENS
MENU