Change the 3rd letter S to D, turning KISS into KIDS.
Change the 1st letter K to A, turning KIDS into AIDS.
Change the 3rd letter D to M, turning AIDS into AIMS.
Change the 2nd letter I to R, turning AIMS into ARMS.
Change the 4th letter S to Y, turning ARMS into ARMY.
Q: What is the shortest path from KISS to ARMY?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from KISS to ARMY takes exactly 5 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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