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Date: 2026-03-06
DAIRY → BUSES
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DAIRY to BUSES in 8 steps. This 5-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
DAIRY → HAIRY
Change the 1st letter D to H, turning DAIRY into HAIRY.
Step 2
HAIRY → HARRY
Change the 3rd letter I to R, turning HAIRY into HARRY.
Step 3
HARRY → CARRY
Change the 1st letter H to C, turning HARRY into CARRY.
Step 4
CARRY → CAREY
Change the 4th letter R to E, turning CARRY into CAREY.
Step 5
CAREY → CASEY
Change the 3rd letter R to S, turning CAREY into CASEY.
Step 6
CASEY → CASES
Change the 5th letter Y to S, turning CASEY into CASES.
Step 7
CASES → BASES
Change the 1st letter C to B, turning CASES into BASES.
Step 8
BASES → BUSES
Change the 2nd letter A to U, turning BASES into BUSES.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 1, 4, 3, 5, 1, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 5.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from DAIRY to BUSES?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DAIRY to BUSES takes exactly 8 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-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
DAIRY
HAIRY
HARRY
CARRY
CAREY
CASEY
CASES
BASES
BUSES