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Date: 2026-05-04
DISK → CHAD
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DISK to CHAD 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
DISK → DIST
Change the 4th letter K to T, turning DISK into DIST.
Step 2
DIST → HIST
Change the 1st letter D to H, turning DIST into HIST.
Step 3
HIST → HOST
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning HIST into HOST.
Step 4
HOST → COST
Change the 1st letter H to C, turning HOST into COST.
Step 5
COST → COAT
Change the 3rd letter S to A, turning COST into COAT.
Step 6
COAT → CHAT
Change the 2nd letter O to H, turning COAT into CHAT.
Step 7
CHAT → CHAD
Change the 4th letter T to D, turning CHAT into CHAD.
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, 1, 2, 1, 3, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 8 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from DISK to CHAD?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DISK to CHAD 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
DISK
DIST
HIST
HOST
COST
COAT
CHAT
CHAD