Poopdle #12 — Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Starting word: ELSE · Medium · Par 6
Hints
Try changing the 2nd letter first.
Your first move changes the 2nd letter.
Today's par is 6 steps (including POOP).
Solution
Reveal shortest path (6 steps)
ELSE → EASE → EAST → PAST → POST → POOT → POOP
13 shortest paths exist — one shown above.
Poopdle #12 was rated Medium with a par of 6 steps.
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