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Date: 2026-05-22
HAVE → NULL
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects HAVE to NULL 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
HAVE → CAVE
Change the 1st letter H to C, turning HAVE into CAVE.
Step 2
CAVE → COVE
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning CAVE into COVE.
Step 3
COVE → COLE
Change the 3rd letter V to L, turning COVE into COLE.
Step 4
COLE → POLE
Change the 1st letter C to P, turning COLE into POLE.
Step 5
POLE → POLL
Change the 4th letter E to L, turning POLE into POLL.
Step 6
POLL → PULL
Change the 2nd letter O to U, turning POLL into PULL.
Step 7
PULL → NULL
Change the 1st letter P to N, turning PULL into NULL.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 1, 4, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from HAVE to NULL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from HAVE to NULL 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
HAVE
CAVE
COVE
COLE
POLE
POLL
PULL
NULL