Change the 3rd letter P to A, turning SEPT into SEAT.
Change the 1st letter S to B, turning SEAT into BEAT.
Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning BEAT into BOAT.
Change the 3rd letter A to L, turning BOAT into BOLT.
Change the 4th letter T to D, turning BOLT into BOLD.
Change the 1st letter B to C, turning BOLD into COLD.
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning COLD into COLE.
Q: What is the shortest path from SEPT to COLE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SEPT to COLE takes exactly 7 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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