Poople #156 Answer: EGGS to POOP
January 17, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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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.
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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.
How many steps does Poople #156 take?
Poople #156 (EGGS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from EGGS to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #156 have?
Poople #156 has 2 distinct shortest path(s) from EGGS to POOP.
How hard is Poople #156?
Poople #156 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.