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Date: 2026-10-18
JAKE → THAI
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects JAKE to THAI 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
JAKE → CAKE
Change the 1st letter J to C, turning JAKE into CAKE.
Step 2
CAKE → CASE
Change the 3rd letter K to S, turning CAKE into CASE.
Step 3
CASE → CAST
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning CASE into CAST.
Step 4
CAST → COST
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning CAST into COST.
Step 5
COST → COAT
Change the 3rd letter S to A, turning COST into COAT.
Step 6
COAT → CHAT
Change the 2nd letter O to H, turning COAT into CHAT.
Step 7
CHAT → THAT
Change the 1st letter C to T, turning CHAT into THAT.
Step 8
THAT → THAI
Change the 4th letter T to I, turning THAT into THAI.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 2, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 2, C→C 3.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from JAKE to THAI?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from JAKE to THAI 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
JAKE
CAKE
CASE
CAST
COST
COAT
CHAT
THAT
THAI