Poople #160 Answer: ROSY to POOP
January 21, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ROSY to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ROSYCOSY1st letter, R to C
- Step 2COSYCOST4th letter, Y to T
- Step 3COSTCOOT3rd letter, S to O
- Step 4COOTCOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from ROSY to POOP.
ROSY connects to 5 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #159 (HAVE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #159 HAVE
Easier than #161 (OWLS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #161 OWLS
How the routes branch
Right after ROSY, 3 different words keep the route just as short: COSY, POSY, ROSE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
That "coop" to "poop" leap is quite the unexpected twist! This ladder took a quick dive from pleasant to pungent.
Bridge words
- ROSY(adjective)
- Having a pink or reddish color; promising or optimistic.
- COSY(adjective)
- giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
- COST(noun)
- An amount that has to be paid or spent to get something.
- COOT(noun)
- A foolish or eccentric old man; a type of water bird.
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from ROSY
ROSY has 5 legal first moves. 3 of them stay 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.
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What is the Poople #160 answer?
The #160 start word is ROSY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: ROSY -> COSY -> COST -> COOT -> COOP -> POOP.
Why does the word ROSY have so many solutions?
ROSY has at least 4 solutions, which is a large number for a start word. This is because three of its five neighbors—COSY, POSY, and ROSE—each lead to a shortest path to POOP. This provides many immediate options for players.
Is there a first move from ROSY that makes the puzzle harder?
Yes, two first moves from ROSY will cost you an extra turn to reach POOP. Choosing NOSY or ROPY will result in a 6-move solution, rather than the par of 5 moves. It is best to choose COSY, POSY, or ROSE instead.
What is the shortest path from ROSY to POOP?
The shortest path from ROSY to POOP is 5 moves long. One example is ROSY to ROSE, then to POSE, then to POME, then to POMP, and finally to POOP. There are at least 4 such shortest paths available.