This puzzle
- LevelMedium
- StartCOVE
- TargetCALF
- Letters4
- Par5
From COVE to CALF: 4-letter words, par 5.
3 of the 4 letters differ, so no ladder can be shorter than 3 steps; par 5 means the best route needs 2 detours through a letter that is in neither word.
Letter 1 already matches the target.
Tap a letter of the last word, type the new letter, press Enter. Rules and tips for Word Ladder