Change the 1st letter K to W, turning KINGS into WINGS.
Change the 4th letter G to E, turning WINGS into WINES.
Change the 1st letter W to L, turning WINES into LINES.
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning LINES into LANES.
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning LANES into LANDS.
Change the 1st letter L to B, turning LANDS into BANDS.
Q: What is the shortest path from KINGS to BANDS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from KINGS to BANDS 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.
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