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Date: 2026-07-31
GUYS → MINT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects GUYS to MINT 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
GUYS → BUYS
Change the 1st letter G to B, turning GUYS into BUYS.
Step 2
BUYS → BOYS
Change the 2nd letter U to O, turning BUYS into BOYS.
Step 3
BOYS → BOSS
Change the 3rd letter Y to S, turning BOYS into BOSS.
Step 4
BOSS → MOSS
Change the 1st letter B to M, turning BOSS into MOSS.
Step 5
MOSS → MISS
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning MOSS into MISS.
Step 6
MISS → MINS
Change the 3rd letter S to N, turning MISS into MINS.
Step 7
MINS → MINT
Change the 4th letter S to T, turning MINS into MINT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from GUYS to MINT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from GUYS to MINT 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
GUYS
BUYS
BOYS
BOSS
MOSS
MISS
MINS
MINT