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Date: 2026-09-05
BELT → LANE
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects BELT to LANE in 5 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
BELT → BENT
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning BELT into BENT.
Step 2
BENT → BEND
Change the 4th letter T to D, turning BENT into BEND.
Step 3
BEND → BAND
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning BEND into BAND.
Step 4
BAND → LAND
Change the 1st letter B to L, turning BAND into LAND.
Step 5
LAND → LANE
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning LAND into LANE.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 4 (2).
Change sequence: 3, 4, 2, 1, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 6 words, 7 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from BELT to LANE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BELT to LANE takes exactly 5 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
BELT
BENT
BEND
BAND
LAND
LANE