Change the 1st letter Y to W, turning YARD into WARD.
Change the 4th letter D to E, turning WARD into WARE.
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning WARE into WIRE.
Change the 3rd letter R to D, turning WIRE into WIDE.
Q: What is the shortest path from YARD to WIDE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from YARD to WIDE takes exactly 4 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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