Poople #178 Answer: GIGS to POOP

February 8, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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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

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.

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.

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The #178 start word is GIGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.

Poople #178 (GIGS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from GIGS to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #178 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from GIGS to POOP.

Poople #178 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.