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Date: 2026-10-06
SHORE → BOATS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SHORE to BOATS in 8 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
SHORE → SHARE
Change the 3rd letter O to A, turning SHORE into SHARE.
Step 2
SHARE → SHAKE
Change the 4th letter R to K, turning SHARE into SHAKE.
Step 3
SHAKE → STAKE
Change the 2nd letter H to T, turning SHAKE into STAKE.
Step 4
STAKE → STATE
Change the 4th letter K to T, turning STAKE into STATE.
Step 5
STATE → STATS
Change the 5th letter E to S, turning STATE into STATS.
Step 6
STATS → SEATS
Change the 2nd letter T to E, turning STATS into SEATS.
Step 7
SEATS → BEATS
Change the 1st letter S to B, turning SEATS into BEATS.
Step 8
BEATS → BOATS
Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning BEATS into BOATS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 2 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 4, 2, 4, 5, 2, 1, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SHORE to BOATS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SHORE to BOATS takes exactly 8 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
SHORE
SHARE
SHAKE
STAKE
STATE
STATS
SEATS
BEATS
BOATS