Poople #313 Answer: LARK to POOP

June 23, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

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

LARK connects to 9 other valid words.

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

Easier than #312 (VICE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #312 VICE

Easier than #314 (OURS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #314 OURS

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

This ladder from LARK to POOP takes a surprising turn through the ocular "look". It's a short, sweet path, much like a good poem.

LARK(noun): a small songbird, or a carefree adventure or prank
LACK(noun): the state of being without or not having enough of something
LOCK(noun): a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
LOOK(verb): to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
LOOP(noun): A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.

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

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The #313 start word is LARK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LARK -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.

Poople #313 (LARK) has a par of 5. The shortest path from LARK to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #313 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from LARK to POOP.

Poople #313 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.