Poople #240 Answer: TIDY to POOP

April 11, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

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

TIDY connects to 2 other valid words.

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

Harder than #239 (REAM, par 5) by 1 move(s). #239 REAM

Harder than #241 (GILT, par 5) by 1 move(s). #241 GILT

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

This ladder from TIDY to POOP is a real "time" warp! It's a short, sweet path, ending with a flourish.

TIDY(adjective): neat and in order; arranged well
TIDE(noun): The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day.
TIME(noun): The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future
TOME(noun): A large or scholarly book.
POME(noun): A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
POMP(noun): Grand and showy ceremonial display.

Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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The #240 start word is TIDY. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: TIDY -> TIDE -> TIME -> TOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #240 (TIDY) has a par of 6. The shortest path from TIDY to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #240 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from TIDY to POOP.

Poople #240 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.