Change the 4th letter E to L, turning POLE into POLL.
Change the 3rd letter L to O, turning POLL into POOL.
Change the 1st letter P to B, turning POOL into BOOL.
Change the 4th letter L to M, turning BOOL into BOOM.
Change the 1st letter B to R, turning BOOM into ROOM.
Q: What is the shortest path from POLE to ROOM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from POLE to ROOM 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.
Q: Where can I play past Word Ladder puzzles?
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