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Date: 2026-11-12
LIFT → BEER
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects LIFT to BEER 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
LIFT → LIST
Change the 3rd letter F to S, turning LIFT into LIST.
Step 2
LIST → LAST
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning LIST into LAST.
Step 3
LAST → PAST
Change the 1st letter L to P, turning LAST into PAST.
Step 4
PAST → PEST
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning PAST 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 → BEAR
Change the 4th letter T to R, turning BEAT into BEAR.
Step 8
BEAR → BEER
Change the 3rd letter A to E, turning BEAR into BEER.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 2, 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 10 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from LIFT to BEER?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from LIFT to BEER 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
LIFT
LIST
LAST
PAST
PEST
BEST
BEAT
BEAR
BEER