Change the 1st letter G to R, turning GAIN into RAIN.
Change the 4th letter N to D, turning RAIN into RAID.
Change the 3rd letter I to N, turning RAID into RAND.
Change the 1st letter R to H, turning RAND into HAND.
Change the 4th letter D to G, turning HAND into HANG.
Change the 2nd letter A to U, turning HANG into HUNG.
Q: What is the shortest path from GAIN to HUNG?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from GAIN to HUNG takes exactly 6 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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