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Date: 2025-12-22
BITE → KURT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BITE to KURT 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
BITE → CITE
Change the 1st letter B to C, turning BITE into CITE.
Step 2
CITE → CUTE
Change the 2nd letter I to U, turning CITE into CUTE.
Step 3
CUTE → CURE
Change the 3rd letter T to R, turning CUTE into CURE.
Step 4
CURE → CARE
Change the 2nd letter U to A, turning CURE into CARE.
Step 5
CARE → CART
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning CARE into CART.
Step 6
CART → HART
Change the 1st letter C to H, turning CART into HART.
Step 7
HART → HURT
Change the 2nd letter A to U, turning HART into HURT.
Step 8
HURT → KURT
Change the 1st letter H to K, turning HURT into KURT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 3, 2, 4, 1, 2, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BITE to KURT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BITE to KURT 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
BITE
CITE
CUTE
CURE
CARE
CART
HART
HURT
KURT