Poople #178 Answer: GIGS to POOP
February 8, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GIGS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GIGSCIGS1st letter, G to C
- Step 2CIGSCOGS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3COGSCOOS3rd letter, G to O
- Step 4COOSCOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GIGS to POOP.
GIGS connects to 12 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #177 (ETCH, par 9) by 4 move(s). #177 ETCH
Easier than #179 (WEPT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #179 WEPT
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This one's a real *gigs* to *poop* journey! The "cogs" to "coos" step is a nice vocal shift.
Bridge words
- GIGS(noun)
- live musical performances or engagements, often temporary or informal
- CIGS(noun)
- plural of cig, a short form of cigarette
- COGS(noun)
- A wheel or bar with a series of teeth that meshes with another.
- COOS(verb)
- makes a soft murmuring sound like a dove
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from GIGS
GIGS has 12 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #178 answer?
The #178 start word is GIGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
Why is the par for GIGS to POOP 5 moves?
The par is 5 because there is only one shortest solution path that takes 5 moves to reach POOP. This path is GIGS to CIGS, then COGS, then COOS, then COOP, and finally POOP.
Is there only one way to solve the GIGS puzzle in the par number of moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest route to solve the GIGS puzzle. This unique path involves changing GIGS to CIGS, then COGS, then COOS, then COOP, and finally POOP, for a total of 5 moves.
What is the best first move from GIGS?
The best first move from GIGS is CIGS, as it leads to POOP in 4 more moves, completing the puzzle in the par of 5 moves. Other first moves like DIGS or FIGS will cost an extra move.