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Date: 2026-12-09
DECK → WALL
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DECK to WALL 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
DECK → DUCK
Change the 2nd letter E to U, turning DECK into DUCK.
Step 2
DUCK → BUCK
Change the 1st letter D to B, turning DUCK into BUCK.
Step 3
BUCK → BULK
Change the 3rd letter C to L, turning BUCK into BULK.
Step 4
BULK → BULL
Change the 4th letter K to L, turning BULK into BULL.
Step 5
BULL → BALL
Change the 2nd letter U to A, turning BULL into BALL.
Step 6
BALL → WALL
Change the 1st letter B to W, turning BALL into WALL.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2 (2).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 3, 4, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from DECK to WALL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DECK to WALL 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
DECK
DUCK
BUCK
BULK
BULL
BALL
WALL