Poople #438 — October 26, 2026 (ANTE)
Start word ANTE · Par 8 · Hard
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Start by changing letter 4, counting from the left.
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ANTS
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 4: E → S
- 02 Letter 3: T → D
- 03 Letter 2: N → I
- 04 Letter 1: A → B
- 05 Letter 2: I → O
- 06 Letter 3: D → O
- 07 Letter 4: S → P
- 08 Letter 1: B → P
8 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
- ANTS
- Plural of ant, a small insect living in organized colonies.
- ANDS
- Plural of and.
- AIDS
- Helps or assists; third-person singular of aid.
- BIDS
- Offers stating a price someone will pay.
- BODS
- Bodies; an informal plural of bod.
- BOOS
- Shouts expressing disapproval.
- BOOP
- To give someone or something a brief, light touch.