Change the 1st letter B to L, turning BEAN into LEAN.
Change the 3rd letter A to O, turning LEAN into LEON.
Change the 2nd letter E to I, turning LEON into LION.
Change the 1st letter L to T, turning LION into TION.
Q: What is the shortest path from BEAN to TION?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from BEAN to TION takes exactly 4 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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