Poople #187 Answer: ANEW to POOP
February 17, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
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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.
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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.
How many steps does Poople #187 take?
Poople #187 (ANEW) has a par of 7. The shortest path from ANEW to POOP takes 7 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #187 have?
Poople #187 has 2 distinct shortest path(s) from ANEW to POOP.
How hard is Poople #187?
Poople #187 is rated Medium with a par of 7 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.