Change the 1st letter M to T, turning MILES into TILES.
Change the 2nd letter I to A, turning TILES into TALES.
Change the 4th letter E to K, turning TALES into TALKS.
Change the 3rd letter L to N, turning TALKS into TANKS.
Q: What is the shortest path from MILES to TANKS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MILES to TANKS takes exactly 4 steps.
Q: Any tips for today's puzzle?
A: This puzzle involves 5-letter words. A good strategy is to look for common intermediate words or focus on changing vowels first.
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