Change the 1st letter N to R, turning NEED into REED.
Change the 3rd letter E to A, turning REED into READ.
Change the 4th letter D to R, turning READ into REAR.
Change the 1st letter R to T, turning REAR into TEAR.
Q: What is the shortest path from NEED to TEAR?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from NEED to TEAR takes exactly 4 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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