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Date: 2026-12-18
CLAN → PEER
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects CLAN to PEER 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
CLAN → CHAN
Change the 2nd letter L to H, turning CLAN into CHAN.
Step 2
CHAN → THAN
Change the 1st letter C to T, turning CHAN into THAN.
Step 3
THAN → THEN
Change the 3rd letter A to E, turning THAN into THEN.
Step 4
THEN → TEEN
Change the 2nd letter H to E, turning THEN into TEEN.
Step 5
TEEN → BEEN
Change the 1st letter T to B, turning TEEN into BEEN.
Step 6
BEEN → BEER
Change the 4th letter N to R, turning BEEN into BEER.
Step 7
BEER → PEER
Change the 1st letter B to P, turning BEER into PEER.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 3, 2, 1, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from CLAN to PEER?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from CLAN to PEER 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
CLAN
CHAN
THAN
THEN
TEEN
BEEN
BEER
PEER