Change the 2nd letter U to A, turning HUNG into HANG.
Change the 4th letter G to D, turning HANG into HAND.
Change the 3rd letter N to R, turning HAND into HARD.
Change the 1st letter H to W, turning HARD into WARD.
Change the 2nd letter A to O, turning WARD into WORD.
Change the 4th letter D to M, turning WORD into WORM.
Change the 1st letter W to N, turning WORM into NORM.
Q: What is the shortest path from HUNG to NORM?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from HUNG to NORM takes exactly 7 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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