Change the 1st letter D to B, turning DEAN into BEAN.
Change the 4th letter N to T, turning BEAN into BEAT.
Change the 3rd letter A to S, turning BEAT into BEST.
Change the 1st letter B to P, turning BEST into PEST.
Change the 2nd letter E to A, turning PEST into PAST.
Change the 1st letter P to F, turning PAST into FAST.
Change the 3rd letter S to C, turning FAST into FACT.
Q: What is the shortest path from DEAN to FACT?
A: The optimal solution for the Word Ladder from DEAN to FACT 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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