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Date: 2026-04-23
POLO → SAGE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects POLO to SAGE 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
POLO → SOLO
Change the 1st letter P to S, turning POLO into SOLO.
Step 2
SOLO → SOLE
Change the 4th letter O to E, turning SOLO into SOLE.
Step 3
SOLE → SALE
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning SOLE into SALE.
Step 4
SALE → SAGE
Change the 3rd letter L to G, turning SALE into SAGE.
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: 1, 4, 2, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, 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 POLO to SAGE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLO to SAGE 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
POLO
SOLO
SOLE
SALE
SAGE