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Date: 2026-06-02
FELT → DIRT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FELT to DIRT 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
FELT → BELT
Change the 1st letter F to B, turning FELT into BELT.
Step 2
BELT → BENT
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning BELT into BENT.
Step 3
BENT → MENT
Change the 1st letter B to M, turning BENT into MENT.
Step 4
MENT → MINT
Change the 2nd letter E to I, turning MENT into MINT.
Step 5
MINT → HINT
Change the 1st letter M to H, turning MINT into HINT.
Step 6
HINT → HIST
Change the 3rd letter N to S, turning HINT into HIST.
Step 7
HIST → DIST
Change the 1st letter H to D, turning HIST into DIST.
Step 8
DIST → DIRT
Change the 3rd letter S to R, turning DIST into DIRT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 4, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3. Most-changed position: 1 (4).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 7.
Word stats: 9 words, 12 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FELT to DIRT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FELT to DIRT 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
FELT
BELT
BENT
MENT
MINT
HINT
HIST
DIST
DIRT