Change the 1st letter R to H, turning READ into HEAD.
Change the 4th letter D to T, turning HEAD into HEAT.
Change the 1st letter H to F, turning HEAT into FEAT.
Change the 2nd letter E to L, turning FEAT into FLAT.
Change the 4th letter T to G, turning FLAT into FLAG.
Q: What is the shortest path from READ to FLAG?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from READ to FLAG 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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