Change the 1st letter T to W, turning TIDE into WIDE.
Change the 3rd letter D to R, turning WIDE into WIRE.
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning WIRE into WARE.
Change the 4th letter E to M, turning WARE into WARM.
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning WARM into WORM.
Q: What is the shortest path from TIDE to WORM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TIDE to WORM 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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