Poople #185 Answer: TICS to POOP

February 15, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

17 distinct shortest path(s) from TICS to POOP.

TICS connects to 8 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #186 (LAIR, par 5) by 1 move(s). #186 LAIR

Right after TICS, 4 different words keep the route just as short: TICK, TINS, TIPS, TITS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This ladder from TICS to POOP is a real tongue-twister. The bridge word "CONS" is quite a pivot point.

TICS(noun): sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic movements or sounds
TINS(noun): metallic containers, typically for food or drink
TONS(noun): a unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds or 20 long hundredweight
CONS(noun): arguments or considerations against something; disadvantages
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 #185 start word is TICS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: TICS -> TINS -> TONS -> CONS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.

Poople #185 (TICS) has a par of 6. The shortest path from TICS to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #185 has 17 distinct shortest path(s) from TICS to POOP.

Poople #185 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.