Poopdle #42 — Friday, July 17, 2026
Starting word: EZBA · Hard · Par 8
Hints
Try changing the 2nd letter first.
Your first move changes the 2nd letter.
Today's par is 8 steps (including POOP).
Solution
Reveal shortest path (8 steps)
EZBA → EGBA → AGBA → AGHA → ASHA → PSHA → POHA → POOA → POOP
29 shortest paths exist — one shown above.
Poopdle #42 was rated Hard with a par of 8 steps.
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