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Date: 2025-11-01
BANK → SOAP
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BANK to SOAP in 8 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
BANK → BAND
Change the 4th letter K to D, turning BANK into BAND.
Step 2
BAND → SAND
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BAND into SAND.
Step 3
SAND → SAID
Change the 3rd letter N to I, turning SAND into SAID.
Step 4
SAID → SAIL
Change the 4th letter D to L, turning SAID into SAIL.
Step 5
SAIL → SOIL
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning SAIL into SOIL.
Step 6
SOIL → SOUL
Change the 3rd letter I to U, turning SOIL into SOUL.
Step 7
SOUL → SOUP
Change the 4th letter L to P, turning SOUL into SOUP.
Step 8
SOUP → SOAP
Change the 3rd letter U to A, turning SOUP into SOAP.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 3. Most-changed position: 3, 4 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BANK to SOAP?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BANK to SOAP takes exactly 8 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
BANK
BAND
SAND
SAID
SAIL
SOIL
SOUL
SOUP
SOAP