Poople #181 Answer: QUAY to POOP
February 11, 2026 · Hard · 9 moves
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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.
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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.