Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning BEAT into BOAT.
Change the 3rd letter A to O, turning BOAT into BOOT.
Change the 1st letter B to F, turning BOOT into FOOT.
Change the 4th letter T to L, turning FOOT into FOOL.
Q: What is the shortest path from BEAT to FOOL?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BEAT to FOOL 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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