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Date: 2026-12-19
HIDE → FLAT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects HIDE to FLAT 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
HIDE → TIDE
Change the 1st letter H to T, turning HIDE into TIDE.
Step 2
TIDE → TILE
Change the 3rd letter D to L, turning TIDE into TILE.
Step 3
TILE → FILE
Change the 1st letter T to F, turning TILE into FILE.
Step 4
FILE → FILL
Change the 4th letter E to L, turning FILE into FILL.
Step 5
FILL → FELL
Change the 2nd letter I to E, turning FILL into FELL.
Step 6
FELL → FELT
Change the 4th letter L to T, turning FELL into FELT.
Step 7
FELT → FEAT
Change the 3rd letter L to A, turning FELT into FEAT.
Step 8
FEAT → FLAT
Change the 2nd letter E to L, turning FEAT into FLAT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 2, pos 2: 2, pos 3: 2, pos 4: 2. Most-changed position: 1, 2, 3, 4 (2).
Change sequence: 1, 3, 1, 4, 2, 4, 3, 2.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 2, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 9 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from HIDE to FLAT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from HIDE to FLAT 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
HIDE
TIDE
TILE
FILE
FILL
FELL
FELT
FEAT
FLAT