Change the 1st letter M to B, turning MEANS into BEANS.
Change the 4th letter N to T, turning BEANS into BEATS.
Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning BEATS into BOATS.
Change the 3rd letter A to O, turning BOATS into BOOTS.
Change the 4th letter T to K, turning BOOTS into BOOKS.
Q: What is the shortest path from MEANS to BOOKS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MEANS to BOOKS takes exactly 5 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-letter words. A good strategy is to look for common intermediate words or focus on changing vowels first.
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