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Date: 2026-07-26
THEN → WILL
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects THEN to WILL 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
THEN → TEEN
Change the 2nd letter H to E, turning THEN into TEEN.
Step 2
TEEN → SEEN
Change the 1st letter T to S, turning TEEN into SEEN.
Step 3
SEEN → SEAN
Change the 3rd letter E to A, turning SEEN into SEAN.
Step 4
SEAN → SEAL
Change the 4th letter N to L, turning SEAN into SEAL.
Step 5
SEAL → SELL
Change the 3rd letter A to L, turning SEAL into SELL.
Step 6
SELL → WELL
Change the 1st letter S to W, turning SELL into WELL.
Step 7
WELL → WILL
Change the 2nd letter E to I, turning WELL into WILL.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4, 3, 1, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from THEN to WILL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from THEN to WILL 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
THEN
TEEN
SEEN
SEAN
SEAL
SELL
WELL
WILL