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Date: 2026-03-01
TREE → REAR
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TREE to REAR in 6 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
TREE → FREE
Change the 1st letter T to F, turning TREE into FREE.
Step 2
FREE → FRED
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning FREE into FRED.
Step 3
FRED → FEED
Change the 2nd letter R to E, turning FRED into FEED.
Step 4
FEED → REED
Change the 1st letter F to R, turning FEED into REED.
Step 5
REED → READ
Change the 3rd letter E to A, turning REED into READ.
Step 6
READ → REAR
Change the 4th letter D to R, turning READ into REAR.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 2, 1, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 7 words, 6 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TREE to REAR?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TREE to REAR takes exactly 6 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
TREE
FREE
FRED
FEED
REED
READ
REAR