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Date: 2026-08-08
FAIL → CANT
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FAIL to CANT 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
FAIL → FALL
Change the 3rd letter I to L, turning FAIL into FALL.
Step 2
FALL → CALL
Change the 1st letter F to C, turning FALL into CALL.
Step 3
CALL → CARL
Change the 3rd letter L to R, turning CALL into CARL.
Step 4
CARL → CART
Change the 4th letter L to T, turning CARL into CART.
Step 5
CART → CANT
Change the 3rd letter R to N, turning CART into CANT.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 1, pos 3: 3, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 3 (3).
Change sequence: 3, 1, 3, 4, 3.
Letter mix: V→V 0, V→C 1, C→V 0, C→C 4.
Word stats: 6 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 1 position.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FAIL to CANT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FAIL to CANT 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
FAIL
FALL
CALL
CARL
CART
CANT