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Date: 2026-07-20
JOAN → HALL
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects JOAN to HALL 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
JOAN → JEAN
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning JOAN into JEAN.
Step 2
JEAN → BEAN
Change the 1st letter J to B, turning JEAN into BEAN.
Step 3
BEAN → BEAT
Change the 4th letter N to T, turning BEAN into BEAT.
Step 4
BEAT → BELT
Change the 3rd letter A to L, turning BEAT into BELT.
Step 5
BELT → BELL
Change the 4th letter T to L, turning BELT into BELL.
Step 6
BELL → BALL
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning BELL into BALL.
Step 7
BALL → HALL
Change the 1st letter B to H, turning BALL into HALL.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 4, 3, 4, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from JOAN to HALL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from JOAN to HALL 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
JOAN
JEAN
BEAN
BEAT
BELT
BELL
BALL
HALL