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Word Meld 5 (Posted on 2003-08-29)

What is the fewest number of steps (changing one letter at a time, with each step yielding a common English word) in which you can change "HOT" into "AIR" and then "AIR" into "BAG"?

H O T
. . .
. . .
A I R
. . .
. . .
B A G

See The Solution Submitted by DJ

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Can't touch this ...

| Comment 7 of 14 |

3 + 3 = 6!!!!!
HOT ...
1. HIT
2. FIT
3. FIR
AIR
1. FIR
2. FAR
3. BAR
BAG

Can anyone beat that?

Posted by Lawrence on 2003-08-30 00:07:19

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