Poople #186 Answer: LAIR to POOP

February 16, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from LAIR to POOP.

LAIR connects to 5 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Easier than #185 (TICS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #185 TICS

Easier than #187 (ANEW, par 7) by 2 move(s). #187 ANEW

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

This ladder from LAIR to POOP is a quick one. The "LOON" bridge word makes me giggle.

LAIR(noun): A wild animal's hidden resting place.
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.

Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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The #186 start word is LAIR. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LAIR -> LAIN -> LOIN -> LOON -> LOOP -> POOP.

Poople #186 (LAIR) has a par of 5. The shortest path from LAIR to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #186 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from LAIR to POOP.

Poople #186 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.