Change the 4th letter Y to E, turning POLY into POLE.
Change the 1st letter P to R, turning POLE into ROLE.
Change the 3rd letter L to P, turning ROLE into ROPE.
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning ROPE into RIPE.
Change the 3rd letter P to D, turning RIPE into RIDE.
Change the 1st letter R to S, turning RIDE into SIDE.
Q: What is the shortest path from POLY to SIDE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLY to SIDE 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.
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