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Date: 2026-12-21
WORK → MICE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects WORK to MICE 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
WORK → CORK
Change the 1st letter W to C, turning WORK into CORK.
Step 2
CORK → CORD
Change the 4th letter K to D, turning CORK into CORD.
Step 3
CORD → COLD
Change the 3rd letter R to L, turning CORD into COLD.
Step 4
COLD → MOLD
Change the 1st letter C to M, turning COLD into MOLD.
Step 5
MOLD → MILD
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning MOLD into MILD.
Step 6
MILD → MILE
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning MILD into MILE.
Step 7
MILE → MICE
Change the 3rd letter L to C, turning MILE into MICE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 1, 2, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from WORK to MICE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from WORK to MICE 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
WORK
CORK
CORD
COLD
MOLD
MILD
MILE
MICE