Change the 1st letter D to R, turning DATES into RATES.
Change the 3rd letter T to C, turning RATES into RACES.
Change the 1st letter R to F, turning RACES into FACES.
Change the 3rd letter C to R, turning FACES into FARES.
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning FARES into FIRES.
Change the 1st letter F to W, turning FIRES into WIRES.
Change the 3rd letter R to N, turning WIRES into WINES.
Change the 4th letter E to G, turning WINES into WINGS.
Q: What is the shortest path from DATES to WINGS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DATES to WINGS takes exactly 8 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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