POOPLE ANSWERS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2026 · PUZZLE #399

DUTY to POOP.

One shortest route in 6 moves.

00
DUTY
START
01
DULY
LETTER 3
02
DULL
LETTER 4
03
DOLL
LETTER 2
04
POLL
LETTER 1
05
POOL
LETTER 3
06
POOP
GOAL

Every letter change

  1. DUTY → DULY: change letter 3 from T to L.
  2. DULY → DULL: change letter 4 from Y to L.
  3. DULL → DOLL: change letter 2 from U to O.
  4. DOLL → POLL: change letter 1 from D to P.
  5. POLL → POOL: change letter 3 from L to O.
  6. POOL → POOP: change letter 4 from L to P.