Poople #163 Answer: PINK to POOP
January 24, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from PINK to POOP.
PINK connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #162 (RIGS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #162 RIGS
Harder than #164 (CITE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #164 CITE
How the routes branch
Right after PINK, 6 different words keep the route just as short: MINK, PICK, PINE, PINS, PUNK, TINK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This puzzle goes from pink to poop! The single-letter change from lick to lock is a satisfying pivot.
Bridge words
- PINK(adjective)
- A pale red color, often associated with femininity or sweetness.
- LINK(noun)
- a connection between two things or a ring of a chain
- LICK(verb)
- pass the tongue over something, typically to taste, moisten, or clean it
- LOCK(noun)
- a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
- LOOK(verb)
- to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
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What is the Poople #163 answer?
The #163 start word is PINK. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: PINK -> LINK -> LICK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #163 take?
Poople #163 (PINK) has a par of 6. The shortest path from PINK to POOP takes 6 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #163 have?
Poople #163 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from PINK to POOP.
How hard is Poople #163?
Poople #163 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.