Poople #162 Answer: RIGS to POOP

January 23, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from RIGS to POOP.

RIGS connects to 14 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Easier than #161 (OWLS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #161 OWLS

Easier than #163 (PINK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #163 PINK

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

That's quite a descent, from "rigs" to "poop." The "cogs" bridge word really gets the gears turning.

RIGS(noun): equipment for a particular purpose; also, to manipulate dishonestly
CIGS(noun): plural of cig, a short form of cigarette
COGS(noun): A wheel or bar with a series of teeth that meshes with another.
COOS(verb): makes a soft murmuring sound like a dove
COOP(noun): A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.

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The #162 start word is RIGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.

Poople #162 (RIGS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from RIGS to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #162 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from RIGS to POOP.

Poople #162 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.