Change the 4th letter W to P, turning SHOW into SHOP.
Change the 3rd letter O to I, turning SHOP into SHIP.
Change the 2nd letter H to K, turning SHIP into SKIP.
Change the 4th letter P to N, turning SKIP into SKIN.
Change the 2nd letter K to P, turning SKIN into SPIN.
Change the 3rd letter I to A, turning SPIN into SPAN.
Change the 4th letter N to M, turning SPAN into SPAM.
Q: What is the shortest path from SHOW to SPAM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SHOW to SPAM takes exactly 7 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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