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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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My solution

| Comment 2 of 14 |

Here's my best:

H O T
H I T
H I M
A I M
A I R
A I D
B I D
B A D
B A G

3 steps for each meld...

Posted by H on 2003-08-29 16:07:02

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