Poople #222 — March 24, 2026 (TIER)

Start word TIER · Par 6 · Medium

Three hints, one at a time

Show the par

The shortest route takes 6 steps.

Show a positional tip

Start by changing letter 1, counting from the left.

Show the first bridge word

PIER

Full path

  1. Start Starting word
  2. 01 Letter 1: T → P
  3. 02 Letter 2: I → E
  4. 03 Letter 4: R → P
  5. 04 Letter 2: E → R
  6. 05 Letter 3: E → O
  7. 06 Letter 2: R → O

6 steps

Breadth-first search checks shorter distances before reaching POOP. A separate search verifies the minimum using the same accepted vocabulary. Every move changes one letter. Our word list may differ from the official game, so its shortest route may differ too.

Some puzzles have several equally short routes. We show the one our BFS returns, using a fixed alphabetical tie-break.

Bridge words

PEEP
To take a quick or cautious look.
PREP
Preparation; work done to get ready.
PROP
Something that supports or holds up another object.