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Date: 2026-03-11
BEADS → SPARE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BEADS to SPARE 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
BEADS → BEATS
Change the 4th letter D to T, turning BEADS into BEATS.
Step 2
BEATS → SEATS
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BEATS into SEATS.
Step 3
SEATS → STATS
Change the 2nd letter E to T, turning SEATS into STATS.
Step 4
STATS → STATE
Change the 5th letter S to E, turning STATS into STATE.
Step 5
STATE → STAKE
Change the 4th letter T to K, turning STATE into STAKE.
Step 6
STAKE → SHAKE
Change the 2nd letter T to H, turning STAKE into SHAKE.
Step 7
SHAKE → SHARE
Change the 4th letter K to R, turning SHAKE into SHARE.
Step 8
SHARE → SPARE
Change the 2nd letter H to P, turning SHARE into SPARE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 3, pos 4: 3, pos 5: 1. Most-changed position: 2, 4 (3).
Change sequence: 4, 1, 2, 5, 4, 2, 4, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 6.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BEADS to SPARE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BEADS to SPARE 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
BEADS
BEATS
SEATS
STATS
STATE
STAKE
SHAKE
SHARE
SPARE