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Date: 2025-12-16
PIPE → LOAN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PIPE to LOAN in 7 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
PIPE → POPE
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning PIPE into POPE.
Step 2
POPE → COPE
Change the 1st letter P to C, turning POPE into COPE.
Step 3
COPE → CORE
Change the 3rd letter P to R, turning COPE into CORE.
Step 4
CORE → CORD
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning CORE into CORD.
Step 5
CORD → LORD
Change the 1st letter C to L, turning CORD into LORD.
Step 6
LORD → LOAD
Change the 3rd letter R to A, turning LORD into LOAD.
Step 7
LOAD → LOAN
Change the 4th letter D to N, turning LOAD into LOAN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4, 1, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from PIPE to LOAN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PIPE to LOAN takes exactly 7 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
PIPE
POPE
COPE
CORE
CORD
LORD
LOAD
LOAN