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Date: 2025-12-18
DEAN → FACT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DEAN to FACT 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
DEAN → BEAN
Change the 1st letter D to B, turning DEAN into BEAN.
Step 2
BEAN → BEAT
Change the 4th letter N to T, turning BEAN into BEAT.
Step 3
BEAT → BEST
Change the 3rd letter A to S, turning BEAT into BEST.
Step 4
BEST → PEST
Change the 1st letter B to P, turning BEST into PEST.
Step 5
PEST → PAST
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning PEST into PAST.
Step 6
PAST → FAST
Change the 1st letter P to F, turning PAST into FAST.
Step 7
FAST → FACT
Change the 3rd letter S to C, turning FAST into FACT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from DEAN to FACT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DEAN to FACT 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
DEAN
BEAN
BEAT
BEST
PEST
PAST
FAST
FACT