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Date: 2026-07-09
FOLD → HACK
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FOLD to HACK in 6 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
FOLD → BOLD
Change the 1st letter F to B, turning FOLD into BOLD.
Step 2
BOLD → BALD
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning BOLD into BALD.
Step 3
BALD → BAND
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning BALD into BAND.
Step 4
BAND → BANK
Change the 4th letter D to K, turning BAND into BANK.
Step 5
BANK → BACK
Change the 3rd letter N to C, turning BANK into BACK.
Step 6
BACK → HACK
Change the 1st letter B to H, turning BACK into HACK.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 7 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FOLD to HACK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FOLD to HACK takes exactly 6 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
FOLD
BOLD
BALD
BAND
BANK
BACK
HACK