Poople #187 Answer: ANEW to POOP
February 17, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ANEW to POOP takes 7 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ANEWKNEW1st letter, A to K
- Step 2KNEWKNOW3rd letter, E to O
- Step 3KNOWSNOW1st letter, K to S
- Step 4SNOWSLOW2nd letter, N to L
- Step 5SLOWPLOW1st letter, S to P
- Step 6PLOWPLOP4th letter, W to P
- Step 7PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from ANEW to POOP.
ANEW connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 5 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 6.
Harder than #186 (LAIR, par 5) by 2 move(s). #186 LAIR
Harder than #188 (GOTH, par 5) by 2 move(s). #188 GOTH
How the routes branch
Right after SLOW, 2 different words keep the route just as short: PLOW, SLOP. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 6.
This ladder from ANEW to POOP has a rather elegant, symmetrical look. That KNEW to KNOW step is a real head-scratcher.
Bridge words
- ANEW(adverb)
- Once more; again; in a new or different way.
- KNEW(verb)
- had knowledge or information; was aware of something through observation or inquiry
- KNOW(verb)
- have information or understanding about something through experience or study
- SNOW(noun)
- atmospheric water vapor frozen into ice crystals and falling in flakes
- SLOW(adjective)
- moving or operating at less than the usual or desired speed
- PLOW(noun)
- A farm implement used for initial cultivation of soil in preparation for sowing seed.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from ANEW
ANEW has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #187 answer?
The #187 start word is ANEW. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: ANEW -> KNEW -> KNOW -> SNOW -> SLOW -> PLOW -> PLOP -> POOP.
Is KNEW the only first move from ANEW?
Yes, KNEW is the only valid first move from ANEW. ANEW has only 1 valid neighbor, which is KNEW, making it the sole option to start your ladder.
How many solutions are there for this puzzle?
There are exactly 2 solutions for this puzzle from ANEW to POOP. Both solutions are 7 moves long and share a common path through SLOW before diverging and rejoining at PLOP.
Do all solutions for this puzzle pass through the same words for most of the ladder?
Yes, all solutions for this puzzle share a significant portion of their path. Both solutions from ANEW to POOP pass through KNEW, KNOW, SNOW, and SLOW before splitting and then rejoining at PLOP.