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Date: 2026-11-15
POCKET → WICKED
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects POCKET to WICKED in 4 steps. This 6-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
POCKET → PACKET
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning POCKET into PACKET.
Step 2
PACKET → PACKED
Change the 6th letter T to D, turning PACKET into PACKED.
Step 3
PACKED → PICKED
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning PACKED into PICKED.
Step 4
PICKED → WICKED
Change the 1st letter P to W, turning PICKED into WICKED.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 2, pos 6: 1. Most-changed position: 2 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 6, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 2.
Word stats: 5 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 3 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from POCKET to WICKED?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POCKET to WICKED takes exactly 4 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 6-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
POCKET
PACKET
PACKED
PICKED
WICKED