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Date: 2026-10-16
WHOSE → WROTE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects WHOSE to WROTE in 5 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
WHOSE → WHOLE
Change the 4th letter S to L, turning WHOSE into WHOLE.
Step 2
WHOLE → WHILE
Change the 3rd letter O to I, turning WHOLE into WHILE.
Step 3
WHILE → WHITE
Change the 4th letter L to T, turning WHILE into WHITE.
Step 4
WHITE → WRITE
Change the 2nd letter H to R, turning WHITE into WRITE.
Step 5
WRITE → WROTE
Change the 3rd letter I to O, turning WRITE into WROTE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 4, 3, 4, 2, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 3 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from WHOSE to WROTE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from WHOSE to WROTE takes exactly 5 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
WHOSE
WHOLE
WHILE
WHITE
WRITE
WROTE