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Date: 2026-10-26
SAVE → MEET
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SAVE to MEET in 7 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
SAVE → CAVE
Change the 1st letter S to C, turning SAVE into CAVE.
Step 2
CAVE → CARE
Change the 3rd letter V to R, turning CAVE into CARE.
Step 3
CARE → CART
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning CARE into CART.
Step 4
CART → CANT
Change the 3rd letter R to N, turning CART into CANT.
Step 5
CANT → CENT
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning CANT into CENT.
Step 6
CENT → MENT
Change the 1st letter C to M, turning CENT into MENT.
Step 7
MENT → MEET
Change the 3rd letter N to E, turning MENT into MEET.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 4, 3, 2, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SAVE to MEET?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SAVE to MEET takes exactly 7 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
SAVE
CAVE
CARE
CART
CANT
CENT
MENT
MEET