Change the 4th letter E to S, turning CUTE into CUTS.
Change the 1st letter C to P, turning CUTS into PUTS.
Change the 2nd letter U to E, turning PUTS into PETS.
Change the 1st letter P to S, turning PETS into SETS.
Change the 3rd letter T to A, turning SETS into SEAS.
Change the 4th letter S to N, turning SEAS into SEAN.
Change the 1st letter S to D, turning SEAN into DEAN.
Q: What is the shortest path from CUTE to DEAN?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from CUTE to DEAN takes exactly 7 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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