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Date: 2026-09-07
PUNK → TEST
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PUNK to TEST 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
PUNK → PINK
Change the 2nd letter U to I, turning PUNK into PINK.
Step 2
PINK → PINE
Change the 4th letter K to E, turning PINK into PINE.
Step 3
PINE → MINE
Change the 1st letter P to M, turning PINE into MINE.
Step 4
MINE → MINT
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning MINE into MINT.
Step 5
MINT → MENT
Change the 2nd letter I to E, turning MINT into MENT.
Step 6
MENT → TENT
Change the 1st letter M to T, turning MENT into TENT.
Step 7
TENT → TEST
Change the 3rd letter N to S, turning TENT into TEST.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 4, 1, 4, 2, 1, 3.
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 PUNK to TEST?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PUNK to TEST 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
PUNK
PINK
PINE
MINE
MINT
MENT
TENT
TEST