Poople #106 Answer: HARE to POOP
November 28, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HARE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HAREPARE1st letter, H to P
- Step 2PAREPORE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3POREPOME3rd letter, R to M
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from HARE to POOP.
HARE connects to 20 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #107 (LADY, par 6) by 1 move(s). #107 LADY
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's puzzle has only one path to POOP. To solve it, you must PARE down the HARE to PORE, then make a POME with POMP!
Bridge words
- HARE(noun)
- A fast, long-eared mammal resembling a rabbit, but typically larger.
- PARE(verb)
- trim something by cutting away its outer edges or surfaces
- PORE(noun)
- a minute opening in a surface, especially one through which liquid may pass
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from HARE
HARE has 20 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #106 answer?
The #106 start word is HARE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HARE -> PARE -> PORE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's HARE puzzle?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution path for HARE today. You must change HARE to PARE, then continue through PORE, POME, and POMP to reach POOP in 5 moves.
What is the best first move from HARE?
The best first move from HARE is PARE, as it is the only move that keeps you on the shortest path to POOP. All other 19 valid first moves from HARE will add at least one extra step to your solution.
HARE has 20 valid neighbors. Do any of them lead to a dead end?
No, every valid neighbor of HARE can eventually lead to POOP. However, only PARE keeps you on the shortest path, while 13 other words cost one extra move, and 6 words like HARD and HARM cost two extra moves.