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Date: 2026-12-17
SEAL → COPY
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects SEAL to COPY 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
SEAL → DEAL
Change the 1st letter S to D, turning SEAL into DEAL.
Step 2
DEAL → DELL
Change the 3rd letter A to L, turning DEAL into DELL.
Step 3
DELL → DOLL
Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning DELL into DOLL.
Step 4
DOLL → POLL
Change the 1st letter D to P, turning DOLL into POLL.
Step 5
POLL → POLE
Change the 4th letter L to E, turning POLL into POLE.
Step 6
POLE → COLE
Change the 1st letter P to C, turning POLE into COLE.
Step 7
COLE → COPE
Change the 3rd letter L to P, turning COLE into COPE.
Step 8
COPE → COPY
Change the 4th letter E to Y, turning COPE into COPY.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 2, 1, 4, 1, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from SEAL to COPY?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SEAL to COPY 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
SEAL
DEAL
DELL
DOLL
POLL
POLE
COLE
COPE
COPY