Poople #331 Answer: KICK to POOP

July 11, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

2 distinct shortest path(s) from KICK to POOP.

KICK connects to 9 other valid words.

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

Easier than #330 (WARS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #330 WARS

Easier than #332 (WART, par 6) by 1 move(s). #332 WART

Right after KICK, 2 different words keep the route just as short: HICK, LICK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This kick-to-poop ladder plays a quick game of musical chairs with its vowels. The middle is a real hock-ey stick, if you catch my drift.

KICK(verb): strike or propel something with the foot
HICK(noun): An unsophisticated, uncultured person from a rural area.
HOCK(noun): joint of a quadruped's hind leg, corresponding to the human ankle
HOOK(noun): A curved piece of metal or other material used for catching or holding things.
HOOP(noun): A circular band or ring of metal or wood.

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

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The #331 start word is KICK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: KICK -> HICK -> HOCK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP.

Poople #331 (KICK) has a par of 5. The shortest path from KICK to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #331 has 2 distinct shortest path(s) from KICK to POOP.

Poople #331 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.