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Date: 2026-09-10
PIPE → BEEN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PIPE to BEEN 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
PIPE → POPE
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning PIPE into POPE.
Step 2
POPE → POSE
Change the 3rd letter P to S, turning POPE into POSE.
Step 3
POSE → POST
Change the 4th letter E to T, turning POSE into POST.
Step 4
POST → PEST
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning POST into PEST.
Step 5
PEST → BEST
Change the 1st letter P to B, turning PEST into BEST.
Step 6
BEST → BEAT
Change the 3rd letter S to A, turning BEST into BEAT.
Step 7
BEAT → BEAN
Change the 4th letter T to N, turning BEAT into BEAN.
Step 8
BEAN → BEEN
Change the 3rd letter A to E, turning BEAN into BEEN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 2, 3, 4, 2, 1, 3, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 1, C→V 1, C→C 3.
Word stats: 9 words, 9 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from PIPE to BEEN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PIPE to BEEN 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
PIPE
POPE
POSE
POST
PEST
BEST
BEAT
BEAN
BEEN