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Date: 2026-04-29
POLY → KENO
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects POLY to KENO 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
POLY → HOLY
Change the 1st letter P to H, turning POLY into HOLY.
Step 2
HOLY → HOLD
Change the 4th letter Y to D, turning HOLY into HOLD.
Step 3
HOLD → BOLD
Change the 1st letter H to B, turning HOLD into BOLD.
Step 4
BOLD → BOND
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning BOLD into BOND.
Step 5
BOND → BEND
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning BOND into BEND.
Step 6
BEND → BENT
Change the 4th letter D to T, turning BEND into BENT.
Step 7
BENT → KENT
Change the 1st letter B to K, turning BENT into KENT.
Step 8
KENT → KENO
Change the 4th letter T to O, turning KENT into KENO.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 3. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 1, 3, 2, 4, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 6.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from POLY to KENO?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLY to KENO 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
POLY
HOLY
HOLD
BOLD
BOND
BEND
BENT
KENT
KENO