Change the 1st letter K to L, turning KONG into LONG.
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning LONG into LANG.
Change the 4th letter G to E, turning LANG into LANE.
Change the 3rd letter N to K, turning LANE into LAKE.
Change the 2nd letter A to U, turning LAKE into LUKE.
Change the 1st letter L to N, turning LUKE into NUKE.
Q: What is the shortest path from KONG to NUKE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from KONG to NUKE 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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