Poople #188 Answer: GOTH to POOP

February 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

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

GOTH connects to 4 other valid words.

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

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

Easier than #189 (ARMY, par 8) by 3 move(s). #189 ARMY

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

This ladder from GOTH to POOP is pure poetry, gracefully gliding through "both" and "bots" before landing softly.

GOTH(noun): a subculture or music genre characterized by dark aesthetics and introspective themes
BOTH(determiner): referring to two things or people together
BOTS(noun): Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
BOOS(noun): Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
BOOP(noun): A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.

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

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The #188 start word is GOTH. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GOTH -> BOTH -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.

Poople #188 (GOTH) has a par of 5. The shortest path from GOTH to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #188 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from GOTH to POOP.

Poople #188 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.