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Word Meld 5 (Posted on 2003-08-29) Difficulty: 3 of 5
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

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The English Language | Comment 9 of 14 |
Word games are difficult when there are many variations of English around the globe. Ait is a word for island or eyot and is not uncommon where I come from. Therefore,

HOT
HIT
AIT
AIR
AIT
BIT
BAT
BAG
  Posted by retiarius on 2003-08-31 09:44:46
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