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.
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.
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 #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.