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Date: 2026-04-09
COOK → BARN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects COOK to BARN in 4 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
COOK → CORK
Change the 3rd letter O to R, turning COOK into CORK.
Step 2
CORK → CORN
Change the 4th letter K to N, turning CORK into CORN.
Step 3
CORN → BORN
Change the 1st letter C to B, turning CORN into BORN.
Step 4
BORN → BARN
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning BORN into BARN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4 (1).
Change sequence: 3, 4, 1, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 2.
Word stats: 5 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from COOK to BARN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from COOK to BARN takes exactly 4 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
COOK
CORK
CORN
BORN
BARN