Poople #190 Answer: CAFE to POOP
February 20, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from CAFE to POOP.
CAFE connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #189 (ARMY, par 8) by 3 move(s). #189 ARMY
Easier than #191 (ALAS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #191 ALAS
How the routes branch
Right after CAME, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAMP, COME. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from CAFE to POOP is a real head-scratcher. That POMP step is quite the flex.
Bridge words
- CAFE(noun)
- A small restaurant serving coffee, light meals, and snacks.
- CAME(verb)
- Past tense of 'come'; moved toward or arrived at a place.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
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What is the Poople #190 answer?
The #190 start word is CAFE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CAFE -> CAME -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #190 take?
Poople #190 (CAFE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from CAFE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #190 have?
Poople #190 has 5 distinct shortest path(s) from CAFE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #190?
Poople #190 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.