Poople #193 Answer: REAP to POOP

February 23, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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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

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.

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.

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The #193 start word is REAP. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: REAP -> HEAP -> HEMP -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP.

Poople #193 (REAP) has a par of 6. The shortest path from REAP to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #193 has 16 distinct shortest path(s) from REAP to POOP.

Poople #193 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.