Poople #422 — October 10, 2026 (GEMS)
Start word GEMS · Par 6 · Medium
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Start by changing letter 2, counting from the left.
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GAMS
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 2: E → A
- 02 Letter 1: G → C
- 03 Letter 4: S → P
- 04 Letter 2: A → O
- 05 Letter 3: M → O
- 06 Letter 1: C → 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
- GAMS
- Legs; an informal plural of gam.
- CAMS
- Cameras; a shortened plural form.
- CAMP
- A place with tents or simple shelters for temporary accommodation.
- COMP
- A ticket provided free of charge.
- COOP
- An enclosure used to keep birds or small animals.