Poople #433 — October 21, 2026 (VEAL)
Start word VEAL · Par 6 · Medium
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The shortest route takes 6 steps.
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Start by changing letter 1, counting from the left.
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DEAL
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 1: V → D
- 02 Letter 3: A → L
- 03 Letter 2: E → O
- 04 Letter 1: D → P
- 05 Letter 3: L → O
- 06 Letter 4: L → P
6 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
- DEAL
- To trade or bargain.
- DELL
- A small, sheltered valley, often wooded.
- DOLL
- A small human figure used as a toy.
- POLL
- A survey asking people for their opinions.
- POOL
- A small body of still water.