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Date: 2026-02-17
TRUCK → BLACK
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TRUCK to BLACK in 7 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
TRUCK → TRICK
Change the 3rd letter U to I, turning TRUCK into TRICK.
Step 2
TRICK → THICK
Change the 2nd letter R to H, turning TRICK into THICK.
Step 3
THICK → CHICK
Change the 1st letter T to C, turning THICK into CHICK.
Step 4
CHICK → CLICK
Change the 2nd letter H to L, turning CHICK into CLICK.
Step 5
CLICK → CLOCK
Change the 3rd letter I to O, turning CLICK into CLOCK.
Step 6
CLOCK → BLOCK
Change the 1st letter C to B, turning CLOCK into BLOCK.
Step 7
BLOCK → BLACK
Change the 3rd letter O to A, turning BLOCK into BLACK.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 3. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 2 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TRUCK to BLACK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TRUCK to BLACK takes exactly 7 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-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
TRUCK
TRICK
THICK
CHICK
CLICK
CLOCK
BLOCK
BLACK