Poople #162 Answer: RIGS to POOP
January 23, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RIGS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RIGSCIGS1st letter, R to C
- Step 2CIGSCOGS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3COGSCOOS3rd letter, G to O
- Step 4COOSCOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
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
How the routes branch
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.
Bridge words
- 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.
First moves from RIGS
RIGS has 14 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #162 answer?
The #162 start word is RIGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
Why is the par for RIGS to POOP 5 moves, when I found a solution in 6 moves?
The par is 5 moves because there is only one shortest solution path. This unique path is RIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP. Any other first move from RIGS will result in a longer solution.
Is there only one way to get from RIGS to POOP?
No, there are multiple ways to get from RIGS to POOP, but only one path achieves the par of 5 moves. If you start with CIGS, you are on the shortest path. However, other first moves like DIGS or FIGS will lead to solutions that take at least 6 moves.
Are there any first moves from RIGS that are particularly bad?
While all 14 valid neighbors of RIGS can eventually reach POOP, one first move, RIPS, adds two extra moves to the shortest path. This means a solution starting with RIPS would take at least 7 moves, compared to the 5-move par achieved by starting with CIGS.