Poople #277 Answer: GEEK to POOP

May 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

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

GEEK connects to 8 other valid words.

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

Easier than #276 (REEF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #276 REEF

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

This puzzle goes from geek to poop in a surprisingly straight line. The word "prep" is a clever pivot in this solution.

GEEK(noun): An unfashionable or socially awkward person; an expert in a technical field.
PEEK(verb): to look quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location
PEEP(noun): A quick or secret look.
PREP(verb): To prepare something in advance.
PROP(noun): A support placed under or against something to hold it up.

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The #277 start word is GEEK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GEEK -> PEEK -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.

Poople #277 (GEEK) has a par of 5. The shortest path from GEEK to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #277 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from GEEK to POOP.

Poople #277 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.