This puzzle
- LevelHard
- StartSTAGE
- TargetPERCH
- Letters5
- Par7
From STAGE to PERCH: 5-letter words, par 7.
5 of the 5 letters differ, so no ladder can be shorter than 5 steps; par 7 means the best route needs 2 detours through a letter that is in neither word.
No letter is in its final place yet.
Tap a letter of the last word, type the new letter, press Enter. Rules and tips for Word Ladder