Change the 1st letter F to B, turning FEARS into BEARS.
Change the 4th letter R to T, turning BEARS into BEATS.
Change the 1st letter B to S, turning BEATS into SEATS.
Change the 2nd letter E to T, turning SEATS into STATS.
Change the 5th letter S to E, turning STATS into STATE.
Q: What is the shortest path from FEARS to STATE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from FEARS to STATE takes exactly 5 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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