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OCTOBER 5, 2026 · PUZZLE #417

PAIR to POOP.

One shortest route in 5 moves.

00
PAIR
START
01
PAIL
LETTER 4
02
PALL
LETTER 3
03
POLL
LETTER 2
04
POOL
LETTER 3
05
POOP
GOAL

Every letter change

  1. PAIR → PAIL: change letter 4 from R to L.
  2. PAIL → PALL: change letter 3 from I to L.
  3. PALL → POLL: change letter 2 from A to O.
  4. POLL → POOL: change letter 3 from L to O.
  5. POOL → POOP: change letter 4 from L to P.