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Date: 2026-02-08
RACK → BALL
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects RACK to BALL in 5 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
RACK → BACK
Change the 1st letter R to B, turning RACK into BACK.
Step 2
BACK → BUCK
Change the 2nd letter A to U, turning BACK into BUCK.
Step 3
BUCK → BULK
Change the 3rd letter C to L, turning BUCK into BULK.
Step 4
BULK → BULL
Change the 4th letter K to L, turning BULK into BULL.
Step 5
BULL → BALL
Change the 2nd letter U to A, turning BULL into BALL.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 2 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from RACK to BALL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from RACK to BALL takes exactly 5 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
RACK
BACK
BUCK
BULK
BULL
BALL