Poople #156 Answer: EGGS to POOP
January 17, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from EGGS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1EGGSERGS2nd letter, G to R
- Step 2ERGSEROS3rd letter, G to O
- Step 3EROSPROS1st letter, E to P
- Step 4PROSPROP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from EGGS to POOP.
EGGS connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
How the routes branch
Right after EGGS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: EGOS, ERGS. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at EROS on move 2.
That's a pretty smooth ladder, though the jump from EROS to PROS is a bit of a head-scratcher. It's like the puzzle took a sudden turn!
Bridge words
- EGGS(noun)
- Oval or round reproductive bodies laid by birds, reptiles, insects, and other animals.
- ERGS(noun)
- units of energy or work in the centimeter-gram-second system
- EROS(noun)
- Passionate love or desire, often with a sexual connotation.
- PROS(noun)
- advantages or arguments in favor of something
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from EGGS
EGGS has 3 legal first moves. 2 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #156 answer?
The #156 start word is EGGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: EGGS -> ERGS -> EROS -> PROS -> PROP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve the EGGS puzzle?
There are only two shortest solutions for the EGGS puzzle. Both paths are 5 moves long and quickly merge at the word EROS.
What are the best first moves from EGGS?
The best first moves from EGGS are EGOS and ERGS. Both of these moves lead to a 5-move solution to POOP. EGOS changes the third letter of EGGS, while ERGS changes the second letter.
What happens if I start with EGGY from EGGS?
If you start with EGGY from EGGS, it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. While it is a valid word, it does not lead to the shortest solution. The shortest paths start with EGOS or ERGS.
Do the two shortest solutions for EGGS share any words?
Yes, both shortest solutions for EGGS share several words. After the initial split into EGOS or ERGS, both paths converge at EROS and then continue through PROS and PROP to reach POOP.