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Poople #181 Answer: QUAY to POOP

February 11, 2026 · Hard · 9 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from QUAY to POOP takes 9 moves.

Shortest path

QUAYQUADQUIDQUITSUITSLITSLOTPLOTPLOPPOOP
  1. Step 1QUAYQUAD4th letter, Y to D
  2. Step 2QUADQUID3rd letter, A to I
  3. Step 3QUIDQUIT4th letter, D to T
  4. Step 4QUITSUIT1st letter, Q to S
  5. Step 5SUITSLIT2nd letter, U to L
  6. Step 6SLITSLOT3rd letter, I to O
  7. Step 7SLOTPLOT1st letter, S to P
  8. Step 8PLOTPLOP4th letter, T to P
  9. Step 9PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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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.

QUAD

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FAQ

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.

What is unique about the first move from QUAY?

QUAY has only one valid neighbor, QUAD, which means your first move is forced. There are no other ways to begin this puzzle from QUAY.

How many solutions are there for QUAY to POOP?

There are at least 3 solutions to get from QUAY to POOP. All of them are 9 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle.

Do all solution paths share any common words after the start?

Yes, all solutions from QUAY share the word SLIT, which is 6 moves into the path. After SLIT, the paths diverge through SLIP or SLOT before meeting again at PLOP.

What is the meaning of the word QUAY?

A QUAY is a concrete, stone, or metal platform alongside water for loading and unloading ships. This word is the starting point for today’s puzzle.