Change the 2nd letter E to O, turning MESS into MOSS.
Change the 1st letter M to B, turning MOSS into BOSS.
Change the 3rd letter S to Y, turning BOSS into BOYS.
Change the 1st letter B to T, turning BOYS into TOYS.
Change the 3rd letter Y to N, turning TOYS into TONS.
Change the 1st letter T to C, turning TONS into CONS.
Q: What is the shortest path from MESS to CONS?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MESS to CONS 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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