Poople #429 — October 17, 2026 (CASK)
Start word CASK · 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 4, counting from the left.
Show the first bridge word
CAST
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 4: K → T
- 02 Letter 2: A → O
- 03 Letter 3: S → O
- 04 Letter 4: T → P
- 05 Letter 1: C → 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
- CAST
- To throw or send something outward.
- COST
- The price paid or charged for something.
- COOT
- A dark waterbird of the rail family.
- COOP
- An enclosure used to keep birds or small animals.