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Date: 2026-01-17
SEAT → CLIP
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SEAT to CLIP 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
SEAT → SEAN
Change the 4th letter T to N, turning SEAT into SEAN.
Step 2
SEAN → SPAN
Change the 2nd letter E to P, turning SEAN into SPAN.
Step 3
SPAN → SPIN
Change the 3rd letter A to I, turning SPAN into SPIN.
Step 4
SPIN → SKIN
Change the 2nd letter P to K, turning SPIN into SKIN.
Step 5
SKIN → SKIP
Change the 4th letter N to P, turning SKIN into SKIP.
Step 6
SKIP → SLIP
Change the 2nd letter K to L, turning SKIP into SLIP.
Step 7
SLIP → CLIP
Change the 1st letter S to C, turning SLIP into CLIP.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 2 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 2, 3, 2, 4, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SEAT to CLIP?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SEAT to CLIP 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
SEAT
SEAN
SPAN
SPIN
SKIN
SKIP
SLIP
CLIP