Poople #164 Answer: CITE to POOP
January 25, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from CITE to POOP.
CITE connects to 10 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #163 (PINK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #163 PINK
Easier than #165 (PING, par 6) by 1 move(s). #165 PING
How the routes branch
Right after COTE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: COME, COTS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This Poople puzzle took a surprising turn! From "CITE" to "POOP," we saw a "POME" emerge, leading us to "POMP" and then a less glamorous, but still successful, ending.
Bridge words
- CITE(verb)
- to quote or refer to a source, especially in a scholarly work
- COTE(noun)
- A shed or enclosure for housing doves, sheep, or other animals.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
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What is the Poople #164 answer?
The #164 start word is CITE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CITE -> COTE -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #164 take?
Poople #164 (CITE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from CITE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #164 have?
Poople #164 has 4 distinct shortest path(s) from CITE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #164?
Poople #164 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.