Poople #157 Answer: ROTE to POOP
January 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
13 distinct shortest path(s) from ROTE to POOP.
ROTE connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after ROTE, 7 different words keep the route just as short: COTE, DOTE, ROLE, ROPE, ROSE, ROTS, TOTE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This path from ROTE to POOP is a real head-scratcher. That jump from POME to POMP is a clever little detour!
Bridge words
- ROTE(noun)
- mechanical or unthinking repetition; a fixed, unvarying, or mechanical way of doing something
- COTE(noun)
- A shed or enclosure for housing doves, sheep, or other animals.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
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What is the Poople #157 answer?
The #157 start word is ROTE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: ROTE -> COTE -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #157 take?
Poople #157 (ROTE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from ROTE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #157 have?
Poople #157 has 13 distinct shortest path(s) from ROTE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #157?
Poople #157 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.