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Date: 2026-02-07
YARD → STAY
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects YARD to STAY 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
YARD → CARD
Change the 1st letter Y to C, turning YARD into CARD.
Step 2
CARD → CART
Change the 4th letter D to T, turning CARD into CART.
Step 3
CART → CANT
Change the 3rd letter R to N, turning CART into CANT.
Step 4
CANT → CENT
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning CANT into CENT.
Step 5
CENT → SENT
Change the 1st letter C to S, turning CENT into SENT.
Step 6
SENT → SEAT
Change the 3rd letter N to A, turning SENT into SEAT.
Step 7
SEAT → STAT
Change the 2nd letter E to T, turning SEAT into STAT.
Step 8
STAT → STAY
Change the 4th letter T to Y, turning STAT into STAY.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from YARD to STAY?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from YARD to STAY 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
YARD
CARD
CART
CANT
CENT
SENT
SEAT
STAT
STAY