Poople #205 Answer: WAKE to POOP

March 7, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from WAKE to POOP.

WAKE connects to 15 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Easier than #204 (LAKE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #204 LAKE

Easier than #206 (UNIT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #206 UNIT

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

This ladder is a real gas! The "pomp" to "poop" transition is a truly grand finale.

WAKE(verb): To emerge or cause to emerge from a state of sleep.
WOKE(adjective): Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially racial and social justice).
POKE(verb): to prod or push something with a finger or pointed object
POME(noun): A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
POMP(noun): Grand and showy ceremonial display.

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The #205 start word is WAKE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WAKE -> WOKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #205 (WAKE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from WAKE to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #205 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from WAKE to POOP.

Poople #205 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.