Poople #168 Answer: PINE to POOP
January 29, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from PINE to POOP.
PINE connects to 20 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #167 (PINT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #167 PINT
Easier than #169 (QUAD, par 8) by 3 move(s). #169 QUAD
How the routes branch
Right after PINE, 3 different words keep the route just as short: PIKE, PILE, PIPE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
That "poke" to "pome" step is a real head-scratcher! This ladder starts strong, then takes a bizarre turn.
Bridge words
- PINE(noun)
- An evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and woody cones.
- PIKE(noun)
- a long, pointed weapon or a freshwater fish
- POKE(verb)
- to prod or push something with a finger or pointed object
- 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 #168 answer?
The #168 start word is PINE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PINE -> PIKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #168 take?
Poople #168 (PINE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from PINE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #168 have?
Poople #168 has 5 distinct shortest path(s) from PINE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #168?
Poople #168 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.