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Date: 2026-04-14
POLY → PAIR
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects POLY to PAIR in 7 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
POLY → POLL
Change the 4th letter Y to L, turning POLY into POLL.
Step 2
POLL → TOLL
Change the 1st letter P to T, turning POLL into TOLL.
Step 3
TOLL → TALL
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning TOLL into TALL.
Step 4
TALL → FALL
Change the 1st letter T to F, turning TALL into FALL.
Step 5
FALL → FAIL
Change the 3rd letter L to I, turning FALL into FAIL.
Step 6
FAIL → FAIR
Change the 4th letter L to R, turning FAIL into FAIR.
Step 7
FAIR → PAIR
Change the 1st letter F to P, turning FAIR into PAIR.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from POLY to PAIR?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLY to PAIR takes exactly 7 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
POLY
POLL
TOLL
TALL
FALL
FAIL
FAIR
PAIR