Poople #297 Answer: RIPS to POOP

June 7, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

20 or more distinct shortest paths from RIPS to POOP.

RIPS connects to 16 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #296 (REED, par 5) by 1 move(s). #296 REED

Harder than #298 (PACE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #298 PACE

How the routes branch

Right after RIPS, 11 different words keep the route just as short: HIPS, LIPS, PIPS, RAPS, RIBS, RIDS, RIGS, RIMS, RIPE, SIPS, TIPS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)

Puzzle 297 rides a run of short OPS and double O words. RIPS moves to HIPS, HOPS, and BOPS, then BOOS and BOOP bring you to POOP in six moves.

Bridge words

RIPS(verb): Tears something quickly or forcefully.
HIPS(noun): The joints on each side of the body where the legs meet the torso.
HOPS(noun): The dried flowers of the hop plant, used to flavor beer.
BOPS(noun): Short lively songs, or light playful taps.
BOOS(noun): Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
BOOP(noun): A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.

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FAQ

What is the Poople #297 answer?

The #297 start word is RIPS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RIPS -> HIPS -> HOPS -> BOPS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #297 take?

Poople #297 (RIPS) has a par of 6. The shortest path from RIPS to POOP takes 6 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #297 have?

Poople #297 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from RIPS to POOP.

How hard is Poople #297?

Poople #297 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.