Poople #425 — October 13, 2026 (TINY)
Start word TINY · Par 6 · Medium
Three hints, one at a time
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The shortest route takes 6 steps.
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Start by changing letter 4, counting from the left.
Show the first bridge word
TINE
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 4: Y → E
- 02 Letter 3: N → M
- 03 Letter 2: I → O
- 04 Letter 1: T → P
- 05 Letter 4: E → P
- 06 Letter 3: M → O
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
- TINE
- A pointed prong, such as one on a fork.
- TIME
- The duration during which an action or condition continues.
- TOME
- A book, especially a large or scholarly one.
- POME
- A fleshy fruit with a central seed-bearing core, such as an apple.
- POMP
- An impressive ceremonial display.