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Date: 2026-07-06
FEEL → WASH
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FEEL to WASH 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
FEEL → FELL
Change the 3rd letter E to L, turning FEEL into FELL.
Step 2
FELL → CELL
Change the 1st letter F to C, turning FELL into CELL.
Step 3
CELL → CALL
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning CELL into CALL.
Step 4
CALL → CARL
Change the 3rd letter L to R, turning CALL into CARL.
Step 5
CARL → CARE
Change the 4th letter L to E, turning CARL into CARE.
Step 6
CARE → CASE
Change the 3rd letter R to S, turning CARE into CASE.
Step 7
CASE → CASH
Change the 4th letter E to H, turning CASE into CASH.
Step 8
CASH → WASH
Change the 1st letter C to W, turning CASH into WASH.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FEEL to WASH?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FEEL to WASH 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
FEEL
FELL
CELL
CALL
CARL
CARE
CASE
CASH
WASH