Change the 1st letter R to C, turning RENT into CENT.
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning CENT into CANT.
Change the 3rd letter N to R, turning CANT into CART.
Change the 4th letter T to E, turning CART into CARE.
Change the 3rd letter R to M, turning CARE into CAME.
Q: What is the shortest path from RENT to CAME?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from RENT to CAME 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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