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Date: 2026-08-14
GRADE → CHUCK
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects GRADE to CHUCK in 7 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
GRADE → TRADE
Change the 1st letter G to T, turning GRADE into TRADE.
Step 2
TRADE → TRACE
Change the 4th letter D to C, turning TRADE into TRACE.
Step 3
TRACE → TRACK
Change the 5th letter E to K, turning TRACE into TRACK.
Step 4
TRACK → TRICK
Change the 3rd letter A to I, turning TRACK into TRICK.
Step 5
TRICK → THICK
Change the 2nd letter R to H, turning TRICK into THICK.
Step 6
THICK → CHICK
Change the 1st letter T to C, turning THICK into CHICK.
Step 7
CHICK → CHUCK
Change the 3rd letter I to U, turning CHICK into CHUCK.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 5, 3, 2, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from GRADE to CHUCK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from GRADE to CHUCK 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.
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
GRADE
TRADE
TRACE
TRACK
TRICK
THICK
CHICK
CHUCK