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📅 2026-01-04
RACKS → LINED

Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects RACKS to LINED in 7 steps. This 5-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 RACKS → RANKS
Change the 3rd letter C to N, turning RACKS into RANKS.
Step 2 RANKS → BANKS
Change the 1st letter R to B, turning RANKS into BANKS.
Step 3 BANKS → BANDS
Change the 4th letter K to D, turning BANKS into BANDS.
Step 4 BANDS → LANDS
Change the 1st letter B to L, turning BANDS into LANDS.
Step 5 LANDS → LANES
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning LANDS into LANES.
Step 6 LANES → LINES
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning LANES into LINES.
Step 7 LINES → LINED
Change the 5th letter S to D, turning LINES into LINED.

❓ FAQ

Q: What is the shortest path from RACKS to LINED?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from RACKS to LINED takes exactly 7 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.
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