Change the 3rd letter D to L, turning TIDE into TILE.
Change the 1st letter T to M, turning TILE into MILE.
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning MILE into MILD.
Change the 2nd letter I to O, turning MILD into MOLD.
Change the 1st letter M to F, turning MOLD into FOLD.
Change the 4th letter D to K, turning FOLD into FOLK.
Q: What is the shortest path from TIDE to FOLK?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TIDE to FOLK takes exactly 6 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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