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Date: 2026-05-29
TEAR → POND
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects TEAR to POND in 6 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
TEAR → BEAR
Change the 1st letter T to B, turning TEAR into BEAR.
Step 2
BEAR → BEAT
Change the 4th letter R to T, turning BEAR into BEAT.
Step 3
BEAT → BENT
Change the 3rd letter A to N, turning BEAT into BENT.
Step 4
BENT → BEND
Change the 4th letter T to D, turning BENT into BEND.
Step 5
BEND → BOND
Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning BEND into BOND.
Step 6
BOND → POND
Change the 1st letter B to P, turning BOND into POND.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 4, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from TEAR to POND?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TEAR to POND takes exactly 6 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
TEAR
BEAR
BEAT
BENT
BEND
BOND
POND