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Date: 2026-12-07
FEEL → GIFT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FEEL to GIFT in 8 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
FEEL → FELL
Change the 3rd letter E to L, turning FEEL into FELL.
Step 2
FELL → FILL
Change the 2nd letter E to I, turning FELL into FILL.
Step 3
FILL → FILE
Change the 4th letter L to E, turning FILL into FILE.
Step 4
FILE → FINE
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning FILE into FINE.
Step 5
FINE → LINE
Change the 1st letter F to L, turning FINE into LINE.
Step 6
LINE → LIFE
Change the 3rd letter N to F, turning LINE into LIFE.
Step 7
LIFE → LIFT
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning LIFE into LIFT.
Step 8
LIFT → GIFT
Change the 1st letter L to G, turning LIFT into GIFT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 2, 4, 3, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FEEL to GIFT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FEEL to GIFT takes exactly 8 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
FEEL
FELL
FILL
FILE
FINE
LINE
LIFE
LIFT
GIFT