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Date: 2026-10-29
PILL → LEAN
Today's Word Ladder puzzle connects PILL to LEAN in 6 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
PILL → BILL
Change the 1st letter P to B, turning PILL into BILL.
Step 2
BILL → BELL
Change the 2nd letter I to E, turning BILL into BELL.
Step 3
BELL → DELL
Change the 1st letter B to D, turning BELL into DELL.
Step 4
DELL → DEAL
Change the 3rd letter L to A, turning DELL into DEAL.
Step 5
DEAL → DEAN
Change the 4th letter L to N, turning DEAL into DEAN.
Step 6
DEAN → LEAN
Change the 1st letter D to L, turning DEAN into LEAN.
Puzzle Insights
Change positions: pos 1: 3, pos 2: 1, pos 3: 1, pos 4: 1. Most-changed position: 1 (3).
Change sequence: 1, 2, 1, 3, 4, 1.
Letter mix: V→V 1, V→C 0, C→V 1, C→C 4.
Word stats: 7 words, 8 unique letters. Start/target share 0 positions.
FAQ
Q: What is the shortest path from PILL to LEAN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PILL to LEAN takes exactly 6 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
PILL
BILL
BELL
DELL
DEAL
DEAN
LEAN