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Date: 2025-12-31
TONE → GULF
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TONE to GULF in 6 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
TONE → BONE
Change the 1st letter T to B, turning TONE into BONE.
Step 2
BONE → BOND
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning BONE into BOND.
Step 3
BOND → BOLD
Change the 3rd letter N to L, turning BOND into BOLD.
Step 4
BOLD → GOLD
Change the 1st letter B to G, turning BOLD into GOLD.
Step 5
GOLD → GOLF
Change the 4th letter D to F, turning GOLD into GOLF.
Step 6
GOLF → GULF
Change the 2nd letter O to U, turning GOLF into GULF.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 1, 4, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TONE to GULF?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TONE to GULF takes exactly 6 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
TONE
BONE
BOND
BOLD
GOLD
GOLF
GULF