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Date: 2026-04-16
CAGE → BRAS
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects CAGE to BRAS 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
CAGE → GAGE
Change the 1st letter C to G, turning CAGE into GAGE.
Step 2
GAGE → GATE
Change the 3rd letter G to T, turning GAGE into GATE.
Step 3
GATE → HATE
Change the 1st letter G to H, turning GATE into HATE.
Step 4
HATE → HATS
Change the 4th letter E to S, turning HATE into HATS.
Step 5
HATS → HITS
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning HATS into HITS.
Step 6
HITS → BITS
Change the 1st letter H to B, turning HITS into BITS.
Step 7
BITS → BIAS
Change the 3rd letter T to A, turning BITS into BIAS.
Step 8
BIAS → BRAS
Change the 2nd letter I to R, turning BIAS into BRAS.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 1, 4, 2, 1, 3, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from CAGE to BRAS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from CAGE to BRAS 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
CAGE
GAGE
GATE
HATE
HATS
HITS
BITS
BIAS
BRAS