Change the 4th letter L to E, turning WALLS into WALES.
Change the 3rd letter L to V, turning WALES into WAVES.
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning WAVES into WIVES.
Change the 1st letter W to L, turning WIVES into LIVES.
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning LIVES into LOVES.
Q: What is the shortest path from WALLS to LOVES?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from WALLS to LOVES 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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