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Date: 2026-10-12
CORE → BRAD
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects CORE to BRAD 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
CORE → CURE
Change the 2nd letter O to U, turning CORE into CURE.
Step 2
CURE → CUTE
Change the 3rd letter R to T, turning CURE into CUTE.
Step 3
CUTE → CITE
Change the 2nd letter U to I, turning CUTE into CITE.
Step 4
CITE → BITE
Change the 1st letter C to B, turning CITE into BITE.
Step 5
BITE → BITS
Change the 4th letter E to S, turning BITE into BITS.
Step 6
BITS → BIAS
Change the 3rd letter T to A, turning BITS into BIAS.
Step 7
BIAS → BRAS
Change the 2nd letter I to R, turning BIAS into BRAS.
Step 8
BRAS → BRAD
Change the 4th letter S to D, turning BRAS into BRAD.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 2 (3).
Change sequence: 2, 3, 2, 1, 4, 3, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from CORE to BRAD?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from CORE to BRAD 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
CORE
CURE
CUTE
CITE
BITE
BITS
BIAS
BRAS
BRAD