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Date: 2026-10-25
DOLL → FAKE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DOLL to FAKE in 5 steps. This 4-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
DOLL → TOLL
Change the 1st letter D to T, turning DOLL into TOLL.
Step 2
TOLL → TALL
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning TOLL into TALL.
Step 3
TALL → TALE
Change the 4th letter L to E, turning TALL into TALE.
Step 4
TALE → TAKE
Change the 3rd letter L to K, turning TALE into TAKE.
Step 5
TAKE → FAKE
Change the 1st letter T to F, turning TAKE into FAKE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 4, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from DOLL to FAKE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DOLL to FAKE takes exactly 5 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 4-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
DOLL
TOLL
TALL
TALE
TAKE
FAKE