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Date: 2026-09-16
FOSTER → BUTLER
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects FOSTER to BUTLER in 8 steps. This 6-letter word puzzle challenges your vocabulary and logic skills. Can you find the shortest path?
Play This PuzzleStep-by-Step Solution
Step 1
FOSTER → FASTER
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning FOSTER into FASTER.
Step 2
FASTER → MASTER
Change the 1st letter F to M, turning FASTER into MASTER.
Step 3
MASTER → MATTER
Change the 3rd letter S to T, turning MASTER into MATTER.
Step 4
MATTER → LATTER
Change the 1st letter M to L, turning MATTER into LATTER.
Step 5
LATTER → LETTER
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning LATTER into LETTER.
Step 6
LETTER → BETTER
Change the 1st letter L to B, turning LETTER into BETTER.
Step 7
BETTER → BUTTER
Change the 2nd letter E to U, turning BETTER into BUTTER.
Step 8
BUTTER → BUTLER
Change the 4th letter T to L, turning BUTTER into BUTLER.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 3, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1, 2 (3).
Change sequence: 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 1, 2, 4.
Letter mix: V→V 3, V→C 0, C→V 0, C→C 5.
Word stats: 9 words, 11 unique letters. Start/target share 2 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from FOSTER to BUTLER?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FOSTER to BUTLER takes exactly 8 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 6-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
FOSTER
FASTER
MASTER
MATTER
LATTER
LETTER
BETTER
BUTTER
BUTLER