Poople #298 Answer: PACE to POOP
June 8, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from PACE to POOP.
PACE connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #297 (RIPS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #297 RIPS
Easier than #299 (APPS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #299 APPS
How the routes branch
Right after PACE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: PALE, PARE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Puzzle 298 finds POOP through the POME and POMP bridge. PACE becomes PALE and POLE, then those two showy words finish the five move ladder.
Bridge words
- PACE(noun)
- The speed at which someone moves or something happens.
- PALE(adjective)
- Light in color or lacking brightness.
- POLE(noun)
- A long slender rounded length of wood or metal.
- 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 #298 answer?
The #298 start word is PACE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PACE -> PALE -> POLE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #298 take?
Poople #298 (PACE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from PACE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #298 have?
Poople #298 has 4 distinct shortest path(s) from PACE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #298?
Poople #298 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.