Poople #193 Answer: REAP to POOP
February 23, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from REAP to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1REAPHEAP1st letter, R to H
- Step 2HEAPHEMP3rd letter, A to M
- Step 3HEMPHUMP2nd letter, E to U
- Step 4HUMPPUMP1st letter, H to P
- Step 5PUMPPOMP2nd letter, U to O
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
16 distinct shortest path(s) from REAP to POOP.
REAP connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #192 (REAR, par 5) by 1 move(s). #192 REAR
Harder than #194 (PEGS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #194 PEGS
How the routes branch
Right after REAP, 5 different words keep the route just as short: HEAP, LEAP, READ, REAM, REAR. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder's a real humdinger! From "reap" to "poop" in six steps, with "hump" doing some heavy lifting.
Bridge words
- REAP(verb)
- cut or gather a crop or harvest; receive as a consequence of actions
- HEAP(noun)
- An untidy collection of things piled up.
- HEMP(noun)
- A plant fiber used for rope, fabric, and other materials.
- HUMP(noun)
- A rounded protuberance on the back of an animal or a person.
- PUMP(noun)
- A mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, gases, or solids.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from REAP
REAP has 7 legal first moves. 5 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #193 answer?
The #193 start word is REAP. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: REAP -> HEAP -> HEMP -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve today's REAP to POOP puzzle?
Yes, there are at least 16 shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. All of them are 6 moves long, matching the par score. This means you have many options to reach POOP from REAP.
What are some of the first moves I can make from REAP that lead to a shortest solution?
You have five first moves that lead to a shortest solution: HEAP, LEAP, READ, REAM, and REAR. Each of these moves will allow you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps. This gives you a good variety of starting options.
Are there any tempting first moves from REAP that surprisingly do not lead to a shortest solution?
Yes, there are two first moves from REAP that will cost you an extra turn: NEAP and REAL. While these are valid moves, they will result in a solution longer than the 6-move par. Sticking to HEAP, LEAP, READ, REAM, or REAR is best for the shortest path.
I noticed the word HUMP in one of the solutions. What does HUMP mean?
HUMP refers to a rounded protuberance on the back of an animal or a person. In one of the shortest solutions, you can go from HEAP to HEMP, then to HUMP, before reaching PUMP. This shows how varied the word choices can be.