Poople #286 Answer: CAKE to POOP
May 27, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
9 distinct shortest path(s) from CAKE to POOP.
CAKE connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #285 (MUTE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #285 MUTE
Easier than #287 (ACTS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #287 ACTS
How the routes branch
Right after CAKE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAME, COKE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
The solution to today's puzzle, "cake" to "poop," was a real treat! That "poke" to "pome" step was a clever touch, like a little dessert in the middle.
Bridge words
- CAKE(noun)
- A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs.
- COKE(noun)
- A carbonated soft drink, often brown, produced by Coca-Cola or similar companies.
- 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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What is the Poople #286 answer?
The #286 start word is CAKE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CAKE -> COKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #286 take?
Poople #286 (CAKE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from CAKE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #286 have?
Poople #286 has 9 distinct shortest path(s) from CAKE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #286?
Poople #286 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.