This puzzle
- LevelEasy
- StartDEER
- TargetNEXT
- Letters4
- Par4
Start at DEER and finish at NEXT. The shortest ladder takes 4 steps.
3 of the 4 letters differ, so no ladder can be shorter than 3 steps; par 4 means the best route needs 1 detour through a letter that is in neither word.
Letter 2 already matches the target.
Tap a letter of the last word, type the new letter, press Enter. Rules and tips for Word Ladder