Poople #173 Answer: WRIT to POOP

February 3, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

4 distinct shortest path(s) from WRIT to POOP.

WRIT connects to 3 other valid words.

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

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

Harder than #174 (SHAM, par 5) by 1 move(s). #174 SHAM

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

This path from WRIT to POOP is grim. That PRIM to PROM jump is a real show-stopper.

WRIT(noun): A form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority.
GRIT(noun): courage, resolve, and strength of character
GRIM(adjective): unpleasant, depressing, or uninviting; ghastly, repellent, or sinister
PRIM(adjective): feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper; stiffly formal and respectable
PROM(noun): a formal dance held for a high school class at the end of the academic year
PROP(noun): A support placed under or against something to hold it up.

Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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The #173 start word is WRIT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WRIT -> GRIT -> GRIM -> PRIM -> PROM -> PROP -> POOP.

Poople #173 (WRIT) has a par of 6. The shortest path from WRIT to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #173 has 4 distinct shortest path(s) from WRIT to POOP.

Poople #173 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.