Poople #169 Answer: QUAD to POOP
January 30, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUAD to POOP.
QUAD connects to 2 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 5 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 7.
Harder than #168 (PINE, par 5) by 3 move(s). #168 PINE
Harder than #170 (SAVE, par 5) by 3 move(s). #170 SAVE
How the routes branch
Right after SLIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLIP, SLOT. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 7.
"Quad to Poop" is a fun one! That "slit" to "slot" move is a real tight squeeze, like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole.
Bridge words
- QUAD(noun)
- A quadrangle, especially one in a college or school.
- QUID(noun)
- A pound sterling.
- QUIT(verb)
- to leave a place, an employer, or to stop doing something
- SUIT(noun)
- A set of matching clothes, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt.
- SLIT(noun)
- a long narrow cut or opening
- SLOT(noun)
- a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
- PLOT(noun)
- A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
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What is the Poople #169 answer?
The #169 start word is QUAD. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: QUAD -> QUID -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #169 take?
Poople #169 (QUAD) has a par of 8. The shortest path from QUAD to POOP takes 8 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #169 have?
Poople #169 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUAD to POOP.
How hard is Poople #169?
Poople #169 is rated Hard with a par of 8 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.