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Date: 2026-05-28
SENT → PARA

Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SENT to PARA in 5 steps. This 4-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?

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Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1 SENT → CENT
Change the 1st letter S to C, turning SENT into CENT.
Step 2 CENT → CANT
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning CENT into CANT.
Step 3 CANT → CART
Change the 3rd letter N to R, turning CANT into CART.
Step 4 CART → PART
Change the 1st letter C to P, turning CART into PART.
Step 5 PART → PARA
Change the 4th letter T to A, turning PART into PARA.

Puzzle Insights

Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (2).

Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 1, 4.

Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 3.

Word stats: 6 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.

FAQ

Q: What is the shortest path from SENT to PARA?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SENT to PARA takes exactly 5 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?
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