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Date: 2026-09-02
LIKES → CARRY
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LIKES to CARRY in 6 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
LIKES → LAKES
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning LIKES into LAKES.
Step 2
LAKES → CAKES
Change the 1st letter L to C, turning LAKES into CAKES.
Step 3
CAKES → CASES
Change the 3rd letter K to S, turning CAKES into CASES.
Step 4
CASES → CASEY
Change the 5th letter S to Y, turning CASES into CASEY.
Step 5
CASEY → CAREY
Change the 3rd letter S to R, turning CASEY into CAREY.
Step 6
CAREY → CARRY
Change the 4th letter E to R, turning CAREY into CARRY.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 3, 5, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LIKES to CARRY?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LIKES to CARRY takes exactly 6 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
LIKES
LAKES
CAKES
CASES
CASEY
CAREY
CARRY