Change the 1st letter S to F, turning SAME into FAME.
Change the 3rd letter M to C, turning FAME into FACE.
Change the 1st letter F to R, turning FACE into RACE.
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning RACE into RICE.
Change the 4th letter E to H, turning RICE into RICH.
Q: What is the shortest path from SAME to RICH?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from SAME to RICH 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.
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