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Date: 2026-05-30
FARE → BENZ
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FARE to BENZ in 6 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
FARE → CARE
Change the 1st letter F to C, turning FARE into CARE.
Step 2
CARE → CART
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning CARE into CART.
Step 3
CART → CANT
Change the 3rd letter R to N, turning CART into CANT.
Step 4
CANT → CENT
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning CANT into CENT.
Step 5
CENT → BENT
Change the 1st letter C to B, turning CENT into BENT.
Step 6
BENT → BENZ
Change the 4th letter T to Z, turning BENT into BENZ.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 4, 3, 2, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FARE to BENZ?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FARE to BENZ takes exactly 6 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
FARE
CARE
CART
CANT
CENT
BENT
BENZ