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Date: 2026-05-27
DISH → BEAN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects DISH to BEAN 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
DISH → FISH
Change the 1st letter D to F, turning DISH into FISH.
Step 2
FISH → FIST
Change the 4th letter H to T, turning FISH into FIST.
Step 3
FIST → FAST
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning FIST into FAST.
Step 4
FAST → PAST
Change the 1st letter F to P, turning FAST into PAST.
Step 5
PAST → PEST
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning PAST into PEST.
Step 6
PEST → BEST
Change the 1st letter P to B, turning PEST into BEST.
Step 7
BEST → BEAT
Change the 3rd letter S to A, turning BEST into BEAT.
Step 8
BEAT → BEAN
Change the 4th letter T to N, turning BEAT into BEAN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 2, V→C 0, 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 DISH to BEAN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DISH to BEAN 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
DISH
FISH
FIST
FAST
PAST
PEST
BEST
BEAT
BEAN