Path to TRAIL · 2026-10-26
UTC · TRACK → TRAIL · Par 3
This ended Daily keeps its original rules, accepted list and answer. It does not change today’s game or your saves.
Reveal a shortest answer · 3 changes
- TRACK — start here.
- TRACT — change letter 5 from K to T.
- TRAIT — change letter 4 from C to I.
- TRAIL — change letter 5 from T to L.
Each step changes exactly one letter. This route has 3 changes (4 words); no shorter route exists in this Daily’s accepted list. Other equally short answers may exist.
Rules: trail-v1. Word list: editorial-v1. Puzzle: pt1:track. Answers opened 2026-10-27 UTC, after the daily update.
Want to try this start? Play TRACK in Unlimited. Or play today’s Daily.
The general Word Ladder Solver has a broader list and may give a different minimum. Par here remains 3.