Poople #436 — October 24, 2026 (ITEM)
Start word ITEM · Par 6 · Medium
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The shortest route takes 6 steps.
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STEM
Full path
- Start Starting word
- 01 Letter 1: I → S
- 02 Letter 4: M → P
- 03 Letter 3: E → O
- 04 Letter 2: T → L
- 05 Letter 1: S → P
- 06 Letter 2: L → 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
- STEM
- The main stalk of a plant.
- STEP
- A movement made by lifting and placing a foot.
- STOP
- To cease an action or movement.
- SLOP
- Food scraps or liquid waste fed to animals.
- PLOP
- To fall or drop with a splash-like sound.