Poople #182 Answer: LAID to POOP
February 12, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LAID to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LAIDLAIN4th letter, D to N
- Step 2LAINLOIN2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3LOINLOON3rd letter, I to O
- Step 4LOONLOOP4th letter, N to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LAID to POOP.
LAID connects to 9 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #181 (QUAY, par 9) by 4 move(s). #181 QUAY
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 ladder has a fun little loop-de-loop! It's a nice, tight path to the finish.
Bridge words
- LAID(verb)
- past tense and past participle of lay
- LAIN(verb)
- Past participle of lie (to recline); rested in a horizontal position.
- LOIN(noun)
- The part of the body on either side of the spine between the false ribs and hip bone.
- LOON(noun)
- A large, fish-eating diving bird; a crazy or foolish person.
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from LAID
LAID has 9 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #182 answer?
The #182 start word is LAID. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LAID -> LAIN -> LOIN -> LOON -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there more than one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
No, there is only one shortest solution for LAID to POOP. The unique path is LAID to LAIN, then LOIN, LOON, and finally LOOP before reaching POOP.
Which first moves from LAID keep me on track for a par score?
Only one first move from LAID, changing to LAIN, will keep you on track to solve the puzzle in the par of 5 moves. All other first moves, such as LAIR or PAID, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
What happens if I start with LAND, LARD, or MAID?
Starting with LAND, LARD, or MAID will add two extra moves to your solution, making your path at least 7 moves long. These moves are still valid, but they lead to longer routes to POOP.