A set of steps is a way to ascend or descend from one level to another. Ladders, with seven letters, are a common tool used to climb up and down, while STAIRS, with six letters, are a series of steps that are usually built into a structure. PROCESS, with seven letters, is a series of actions taken in order to achieve a desired result, and STILE, with five letters, is a set of steps used to cross a fence or wall.