Poople #423 — October 11, 2026 (TIPS)
Start word TIPS · Par 5 · Easy
Three hints, one at a time
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The shortest route takes 5 steps.
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Start by changing letter 2, counting from the left.
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TOPS
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 2: I → O
- 02 Letter 1: T → B
- 03 Letter 3: P → O
- 04 Letter 4: S → P
- 05 Letter 1: B → P
5 steps
Breadth-first search checks all shorter distances before reaching POOP. A separate search verifies the minimum using the same accepted vocabulary. Every move changes one letter; other shortest routes may exist.
Bridge words
- TOPS
- Of the highest quality or importance.
- BOPS
- Hits or strikes; a form of bop.
- BOOS
- Shouts expressing disapproval.
- BOOP
- To give someone or something a brief, light touch.