Change the 3rd letter S to L, turning HOSE into HOLE.
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning HOLE into HOLD.
Change the 2nd letter O to E, turning HOLD into HELD.
Change the 3rd letter L to A, turning HELD into HEAD.
Q: What is the shortest path from HOSE to HEAD?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from HOSE to HEAD takes exactly 4 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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