Change the 4th letter K to D, turning BANK into BAND.
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BAND into SAND.
Change the 3rd letter N to I, turning SAND into SAID.
Change the 4th letter D to L, turning SAID into SAIL.
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning SAIL into SOIL.
Change the 3rd letter I to U, turning SOIL into SOUL.
Change the 4th letter L to P, turning SOUL into SOUP.
Change the 3rd letter U to A, turning SOUP into SOAP.
Q: What is the shortest path from BANK to SOAP?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BANK to SOAP 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.
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