Change the 4th letter K to V, turning BRAKE into BRAVE.
Change the 1st letter B to G, turning BRAVE into GRAVE.
Change the 4th letter V to D, turning GRAVE into GRADE.
Change the 1st letter G to T, turning GRADE into TRADE.
Q: What is the shortest path from BRAKE to TRADE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BRAKE to TRADE 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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