Poople #171 Answer: WAIT to POOP

February 1, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

6 distinct shortest path(s) from WAIT to POOP.

WAIT connects to 10 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #170 (SAVE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #170 SAVE

Harder than #172 (PINS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #172 PINS

Right after WAIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: WAIL, WHIT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This puzzle has a fun "chip" to "chop" moment. The ladder starts with a hiss and ends with a plop, quite a journey!

WAIT(verb): stay in one place or delay an action until a particular time or event
WHIT(noun): a very small amount of something
CHIT(noun): a short official note, or a small, often impertinent, young person
CHIP(noun): a small, thin piece of something removed from a larger object
CHOP(verb): to cut into small pieces, often with a repeated striking action
COOP(noun): A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.

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The #171 start word is WAIT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WAIT -> WHIT -> CHIT -> CHIP -> CHOP -> COOP -> POOP.

Poople #171 (WAIT) has a par of 6. The shortest path from WAIT to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #171 has 6 distinct shortest path(s) from WAIT to POOP.

Poople #171 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.