Poople #192 Answer: REAR to POOP
February 22, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from REAR to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1REARBEAR1st letter, R to B
- Step 2BEARBOAR2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BOARBOOR3rd letter, A to O
- Step 4BOORPOOR1st letter, B to P
- Step 5POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from REAR to POOP.
REAR connects to 16 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #191 (ALAS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #191 ALAS
Easier than #193 (REAP, par 6) by 1 move(s). #193 REAP
How the routes branch
Right after REAR, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BEAR, ROAR. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at BOAR on move 2.
Poople #192: That's a lot of O's, culminating in the triumphant "poop." A delightful, if stinky, journey!
Bridge words
- REAR(noun)
- the back part of something
- BEAR(noun)
- A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a short tail.
- BOAR(noun)
- A wild pig, or an uncastrated male pig.
- BOOR(noun)
- A rude, uncultured, or insensitive person.
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from REAR
REAR has 16 legal first moves. 2 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total 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 #192 answer?
The #192 start word is REAR. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: REAR -> BEAR -> BOAR -> BOOR -> POOR -> POOP.
Why do all the shortest solutions for REAR to POOP go through BOAR?
All four shortest solutions for REAR to POOP do indeed go through BOAR. From REAR, you can change one letter to either BEAR or ROAR, both of which lead to BOAR in the next step. This makes BOAR a critical word in the shortest paths.
Is it true that starting with BEAR or ROAR from REAR will always lead to a shortest path to POOP?
Yes, starting with BEAR or ROAR from REAR will always lead to a shortest path to POOP. Both BEAR and ROAR reach POOP in 4 more moves, making the total path 5 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. Other first moves, like DEAR or FEAR, cost at least one extra move.
Are there any first moves from REAR that make the puzzle significantly longer?
Yes, there are a couple of first moves from REAR that make the puzzle significantly longer. If you choose REAL or REAP as your first move, it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. This means those paths will be 7 moves long, compared to the 5-move par.