Poopdle #126 — Friday, October 9, 2026
Starting word: EXUL · Hard · Par 8
Hints
Try changing the 3rd letter first.
Your first move changes the 3rd letter.
Today's par is 8 steps (including POOP).
Solution
Reveal shortest path (8 steps)
EXUL → EXCL → ECCL → ECOL → ECOD → ELOD → PLOD → PLOP → POOP
3 shortest paths exist — one shown above.
Poopdle #126 was rated Hard with a par of 8 steps.
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