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Date: 2026-01-24
POLO → PENN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects POLO to PENN 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
POLO → POLE
Change the 4th letter O to E, turning POLO into POLE.
Step 2
POLE → POPE
Change the 3rd letter L to P, turning POLE into POPE.
Step 3
POPE → PIPE
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning POPE into PIPE.
Step 4
PIPE → PINE
Change the 3rd letter P to N, turning PIPE into PINE.
Step 5
PINE → PINS
Change the 4th letter E to S, turning PINE into PINS.
Step 6
PINS → PENS
Change the 2nd letter I to E, turning PINS into PENS.
Step 7
PENS → PENN
Change the 4th letter S to N, turning PENS into PENN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 3. Most-changed position: 4 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 3, 2, 3, 4, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 8 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from POLO to PENN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLO to PENN 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
POLO
POLE
POPE
PIPE
PINE
PINS
PENS
PENN