Poople #431 — October 19, 2026 (PEST)
Start word PEST · Par 5 · Easy
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The shortest route takes 5 steps.
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Start by changing letter 1, counting from the left.
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HEST
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 1: P → H
- 02 Letter 2: E → O
- 03 Letter 3: S → O
- 04 Letter 4: T → P
- 05 Letter 1: H → 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
- HEST
- An order or command.
- HOST
- Someone who receives or entertains guests.
- HOOT
- To make an owl's call or a similar sound.
- HOOP
- A circular band or ring.