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Date: 2026-11-14
MALE → WEAR
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects MALE to WEAR in 7 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
MALE → TALE
Change the 1st letter M to T, turning MALE into TALE.
Step 2
TALE → TALL
Change the 4th letter E to L, turning TALE into TALL.
Step 3
TALL → TELL
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning TALL into TELL.
Step 4
TELL → DELL
Change the 1st letter T to D, turning TELL into DELL.
Step 5
DELL → DEAL
Change the 3rd letter L to A, turning DELL into DEAL.
Step 6
DEAL → DEAR
Change the 4th letter L to R, turning DEAL into DEAR.
Step 7
DEAR → WEAR
Change the 1st letter D to W, turning DEAR into WEAR.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 2, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from MALE to WEAR?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MALE to WEAR takes exactly 7 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
MALE
TALE
TALL
TELL
DELL
DEAL
DEAR
WEAR