Poople #423 — October 11, 2026 (TIPS)

Start word TIPS · Par 5 · Easy

Three hints, one at a time

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The shortest route takes 5 steps.

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Start by changing letter 2, counting from the left.

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TOPS

Full path

  1. Start Starting word
  2. 01 Letter 2: I → O
  3. 02 Letter 1: T → B
  4. 03 Letter 3: P → O
  5. 04 Letter 4: S → P
  6. 05 Letter 1: B → 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

TOPS
Of the highest quality or importance.
BOPS
Hits or strikes; a form of bop.
BOOS
Shouts expressing disapproval.
BOOP
To give someone or something a brief, light touch.