Poople #163 Answer: PINK to POOP
January 24, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PINK to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PINKLINK1st letter, P to L
- Step 2LINKLICK3rd letter, N to C
- Step 3LICKLOCK2nd letter, I to O
- Step 4LOCKLOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 5LOOKLOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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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.
First moves from PINK
PINK has 17 legal first moves. 7 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #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 solutions are there for PINK to POOP?
There are at least 20 solutions to get from PINK to POOP. All of these solutions are 6 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle.
What are the best first moves from PINK?
Seven first moves from PINK lead to a shortest possible path to POOP. These optimal first moves are LINK, MINK, PICK, PINE, PINS, PUNK, and TINK.
Are there any first moves from PINK that add extra turns?
Yes, ten first moves from PINK will add at least one extra turn to your path to POOP. These include DINK, FINK, KINK, OINK, PINA, PING, PINT, RINK, SINK, and WINK.
Does PINK have many neighbors?
PINK has 17 valid neighbors, which is a fairly high number for a four-letter word. This gives players many options for their first move.