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Date: 2026-04-24
PARK → JEAN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PARK to JEAN 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
PARK → PORK
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning PARK into PORK.
Step 2
PORK → CORK
Change the 1st letter P to C, turning PORK into CORK.
Step 3
CORK → CORN
Change the 4th letter K to N, turning CORK into CORN.
Step 4
CORN → COIN
Change the 3rd letter R to I, turning CORN into COIN.
Step 5
COIN → JOIN
Change the 1st letter C to J, turning COIN into JOIN.
Step 6
JOIN → JOAN
Change the 3rd letter I to A, turning JOIN into JOAN.
Step 7
JOAN → JEAN
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning JOAN into JEAN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 4, 3, 1, 3, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from PARK to JEAN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PARK to JEAN 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
PARK
PORK
CORK
CORN
COIN
JOIN
JOAN
JEAN