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Date: 2026-02-03
TEEN → CONF
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TEEN to CONF in 8 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
TEEN → SEEN
Change the 1st letter T to S, turning TEEN into SEEN.
Step 2
SEEN → SEED
Change the 4th letter N to D, turning SEEN into SEED.
Step 3
SEED → SEND
Change the 3rd letter E to N, turning SEED into SEND.
Step 4
SEND → SAND
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning SEND into SAND.
Step 5
SAND → SANS
Change the 4th letter D to S, turning SAND into SANS.
Step 6
SANS → SONS
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning SANS into SONS.
Step 7
SONS → CONS
Change the 1st letter S to C, turning SONS into CONS.
Step 8
CONS → CONF
Change the 4th letter S to F, turning CONS into CONF.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 3. Most-changed position: 4 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 2, 4, 2, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TEEN to CONF?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TEEN to CONF takes exactly 8 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
TEEN
SEEN
SEED
SEND
SAND
SANS
SONS
CONS
CONF