Change the 4th letter I to C, turning MARIO into MARCO.
Change the 5th letter O to H, turning MARCO into MARCH.
Change the 3rd letter R to T, turning MARCH into MATCH.
Change the 1st letter M to W, turning MATCH into WATCH.
Change the 2nd letter A to I, turning WATCH into WITCH.
Q: What is the shortest path from MARIO to WITCH?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from MARIO to WITCH 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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