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Date: 2026-09-26
PROVE → THICK
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PROVE to THICK 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
PROVE → GROVE
Change the 1st letter P to G, turning PROVE into GROVE.
Step 2
GROVE → GRAVE
Change the 3rd letter O to A, turning GROVE into GRAVE.
Step 3
GRAVE → GRACE
Change the 4th letter V to C, turning GRAVE into GRACE.
Step 4
GRACE → TRACE
Change the 1st letter G to T, turning GRACE into TRACE.
Step 5
TRACE → TRACK
Change the 5th letter E to K, turning TRACE into TRACK.
Step 6
TRACK → TRICK
Change the 3rd letter A to I, turning TRACK into TRICK.
Step 7
TRICK → THICK
Change the 2nd letter R to H, turning TRICK into THICK.
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, 3, 4, 1, 5, 3, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 12 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from PROVE to THICK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PROVE to THICK 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
PROVE
GROVE
GRAVE
GRACE
TRACE
TRACK
TRICK
THICK