Change the 3rd letter D to N, turning NODE into NONE.
Change the 2nd letter O to I, turning NONE into NINE.
Change the 1st letter N to F, turning NINE into FINE.
Change the 3rd letter N to L, turning FINE into FILE.
Change the 4th letter E to M, turning FILE into FILM.
Q: What is the shortest path from NODE to FILM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from NODE to FILM 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.
Q: Where can I play past Word Ladder puzzles?
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