Poople #439 — October 27, 2026 (CYAN)
Start word CYAN · Par 5 · Easy
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CLAN
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 2: Y → L
- 02 Letter 4: N → P
- 03 Letter 3: A → O
- 04 Letter 2: L → O
- 05 Letter 1: C → 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
- CLAN
- A group of families sharing an ancestor.
- CLAP
- To strike your hands together, often in applause.
- CLOP
- The sound of a hoof striking a hard surface.
- COOP
- An enclosure used to keep birds or small animals.