Change the 1st letter N to D, turning NOSE into DOSE.
Change the 3rd letter S to M, turning DOSE into DOME.
Change the 2nd letter O to A, turning DOME into DAME.
Change the 1st letter D to G, turning DAME into GAME.
Change the 3rd letter M to T, turning GAME into GATE.
Q: What is the shortest path from NOSE to GATE?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from NOSE to GATE takes exactly 5 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.
Q: Where can I play past Word Ladder puzzles?
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