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📅 2026-01-01
STORES → SHARES

Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects STORES to SHARES in 5 steps. This 6-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?

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🪜 Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1 STORES → SCORES
Change the 2nd letter T to C, turning STORES into SCORES.
Step 2 SCORES → SCORED
Change the 6th letter S to D, turning SCORES into SCORED.
Step 3 SCORED → SCARED
Change the 3rd letter O to A, turning SCORED into SCARED.
Step 4 SCARED → SHARED
Change the 2nd letter C to H, turning SCARED into SHARED.
Step 5 SHARED → SHARES
Change the 6th letter D to S, turning SHARED into SHARES.

❓ FAQ

Q: What is the shortest path from STORES to SHARES?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from STORES to SHARES takes exactly 5 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 6-letter words. A good strategy is to look for common intermediate words or focus on changing vowels first.
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