Change the 1st letter M to P, turning MASS into PASS.
Change the 4th letter S to T, turning PASS into PAST.
Change the 2nd letter A to E, turning PAST into PEST.
Change the 1st letter P to B, turning PEST into BEST.
Change the 3rd letter S to A, turning BEST into BEAT.
Change the 4th letter T to N, turning BEAT into BEAN.
Change the 3rd letter A to E, turning BEAN into BEEN.
Q: What is the shortest path from MASS to BEEN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MASS to BEEN 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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