Poopdle #45 — Monday, July 20, 2026
Starting word: LATE · Easy · Par 5
Hints
Try changing the 4th letter first.
Your first move changes the 4th letter.
Today's par is 5 steps (including POOP).
Solution
Reveal shortest path (5 steps)
LATE → LATS → LAOS → LOOS → LOOP → POOP
8 shortest paths exist — one shown above.
Poopdle #45 was rated Easy with a par of 5 steps.
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