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Date: 2025-12-19
THEY → DUAL
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects THEY to DUAL 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
THEY → THEN
Change the 4th letter Y to N, turning THEY into THEN.
Step 2
THEN → TEEN
Change the 2nd letter H to E, turning THEN into TEEN.
Step 3
TEEN → BEEN
Change the 1st letter T to B, turning TEEN into BEEN.
Step 4
BEEN → BEAN
Change the 3rd letter E to A, turning BEEN into BEAN.
Step 5
BEAN → DEAN
Change the 1st letter B to D, turning BEAN into DEAN.
Step 6
DEAN → DEAL
Change the 4th letter N to L, turning DEAN into DEAL.
Step 7
DEAL → DUAL
Change the 2nd letter E to U, turning DEAL into DUAL.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 4, 2, 1, 3, 1, 4, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from THEY to DUAL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from THEY to DUAL 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
THEY
THEN
TEEN
BEEN
BEAN
DEAN
DEAL
DUAL