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Date: 2025-12-14
BEND → THAN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BEND to THAN 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
BEND → SEND
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BEND into SEND.
Step 2
SEND → SEED
Change the 3rd letter N to E, turning SEND into SEED.
Step 3
SEED → SEEN
Change the 4th letter D to N, turning SEED into SEEN.
Step 4
SEEN → TEEN
Change the 1st letter S to T, turning SEEN into TEEN.
Step 5
TEEN → THEN
Change the 2nd letter E to H, turning TEEN into THEN.
Step 6
THEN → THAN
Change the 3rd letter E to A, turning THEN into THAN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 3 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 7 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BEND to THAN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BEND to THAN 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
BEND
SEND
SEED
SEEN
TEEN
THEN
THAN