Poople #181 Answer: QUAY to POOP
February 11, 2026 · Hard · 9 moves
Full solution
Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from QUAY to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 9 of 11. Rated Hard.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUAY to POOP.
QUAY connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 6 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 8.
Harder than #180 (HAUL, par 5) by 4 move(s). #180 HAUL
Harder than #182 (LAID, par 5) by 4 move(s). #182 LAID
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 8.
From "quay" to "poop," this ladder takes a delightful detour through "quid," making us wonder if someone needed a quick buck for their journey.
Bridge words
- QUAY(noun)
- A concrete, stone, or metal platform alongside water for loading and unloading ships.
- 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.
First moves from QUAY
QUAY has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 8 moves left 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 #181 answer?
The #181 start word is QUAY. One shortest path to POOP takes 9 moves: QUAY -> QUAD -> QUID -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #181 take?
Poople #181 (QUAY) has a par of 9. The shortest path from QUAY to POOP takes 9 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #181 have?
Poople #181 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUAY to POOP.
How hard is Poople #181?
Poople #181 is rated Hard with a par of 9 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.