Poople #418 — October 6, 2026 (RENT)
Start word RENT · Par 6 · Medium
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The shortest route takes 6 steps.
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BENT
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 1: R → B
- 02 Letter 3: N → A
- 03 Letter 2: E → O
- 04 Letter 3: A → O
- 05 Letter 4: T → P
- 06 Letter 1: B → 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
- BENT
- Curved or angled rather than straight.
- BEAT
- To hit something repeatedly.
- BOAT
- A small vessel used to travel across water.
- BOOT
- Footwear that extends above the ankle.
- BOOP
- To give someone or something a brief, light touch.