Change the 1st letter N to F, turning NEED into FEED.
Change the 4th letter D to L, turning FEED into FEEL.
Change the 3rd letter E to L, turning FEEL into FELL.
Change the 1st letter F to S, turning FELL into SELL.
Change the 4th letter L to F, turning SELL into SELF.
Q: What is the shortest path from NEED to SELF?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from NEED to SELF 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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