Change the 1st letter T to B, turning TONE into BONE.
Change the 4th letter E to D, turning BONE into BOND.
Change the 3rd letter N to L, turning BOND into BOLD.
Change the 1st letter B to G, turning BOLD into GOLD.
Change the 4th letter D to F, turning GOLD into GOLF.
Change the 2nd letter O to U, turning GOLF into GULF.
Q: What is the shortest path from TONE to GULF?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from TONE to GULF takes exactly 6 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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