Poople #160 Answer: ROSY to POOP

January 21, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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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

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.

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.

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The #160 start word is ROSY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: ROSY -> COSY -> COST -> COOT -> COOP -> POOP.

Poople #160 (ROSY) has a par of 5. The shortest path from ROSY to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #160 has 4 distinct shortest path(s) from ROSY to POOP.

Poople #160 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.