Change the 1st letter P to G, turning PROVE into GROVE.
Change the 3rd letter O to A, turning GROVE into GRAVE.
Change the 4th letter V to C, turning GRAVE into GRACE.
Change the 1st letter G to T, turning GRACE into TRACE.
Change the 5th letter E to K, turning TRACE into TRACK.
Change the 1st letter T to C, turning TRACK into CRACK.
Q: What is the shortest path from PROVE to CRACK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from PROVE to CRACK takes exactly 6 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.
Q: Where can I play past Word Ladder puzzles?
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