Change the 1st letter C to T, turning CHICK into THICK.
Change the 2nd letter H to R, turning THICK into TRICK.
Change the 3rd letter I to A, turning TRICK into TRACK.
Change the 1st letter T to C, turning TRACK into CRACK.
Q: What is the shortest path from CHICK to CRACK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from CHICK to CRACK takes exactly 4 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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