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Date: 2026-02-23
BOOL → KURT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BOOL to KURT 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
BOOL → FOOL
Change the 1st letter B to F, turning BOOL into FOOL.
Step 2
FOOL → FOOT
Change the 4th letter L to T, turning FOOL into FOOT.
Step 3
FOOT → FORT
Change the 3rd letter O to R, turning FOOT into FORT.
Step 4
FORT → PORT
Change the 1st letter F to P, turning FORT into PORT.
Step 5
PORT → PART
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning PORT into PART.
Step 6
PART → HART
Change the 1st letter P to H, turning PART into HART.
Step 7
HART → HURT
Change the 2nd letter A to U, turning HART into HURT.
Step 8
HURT → KURT
Change the 1st letter H to K, turning HURT into KURT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 4, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (4).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BOOL to KURT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BOOL to KURT 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
BOOL
FOOL
FOOT
FORT
PORT
PART
HART
HURT
KURT