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Date: 2026-04-19
SEPT → HORN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SEPT to HORN 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
SEPT → SEAT
Change the 3rd letter P to A, turning SEPT into SEAT.
Step 2
SEAT → SEAN
Change the 4th letter T to N, turning SEAT into SEAN.
Step 3
SEAN → JEAN
Change the 1st letter S to J, turning SEAN into JEAN.
Step 4
JEAN → JOAN
Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning JEAN into JOAN.
Step 5
JOAN → JOIN
Change the 3rd letter A to I, turning JOAN into JOIN.
Step 6
JOIN → COIN
Change the 1st letter J to C, turning JOIN into COIN.
Step 7
COIN → CORN
Change the 3rd letter I to R, turning COIN into CORN.
Step 8
CORN → HORN
Change the 1st letter C to H, turning CORN into HORN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 4, 1, 2, 3, 1, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 12 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SEPT to HORN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SEPT to HORN 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
SEPT
SEAT
SEAN
JEAN
JOAN
JOIN
COIN
CORN
HORN