Poople #199 Answer: ROVE to POOP
March 1, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
9 distinct shortest path(s) from ROVE to POOP.
ROVE connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #198 (ARMS, par 7) by 2 move(s). #198 ARMS
How the routes branch
Right after ROVE, 5 different words keep the route just as short: COVE, DOVE, ROLE, ROPE, ROSE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder has a fun little fruit in the middle. From "cove" to "poop" in four steps, what a journey!
Bridge words
- ROVE(verb)
- to wander or travel around without a fixed destination
- COVE(noun)
- A small, sheltered inlet or bay on a coastline.
- 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 #199 answer?
The #199 start word is ROVE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: ROVE -> COVE -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #199 take?
Poople #199 (ROVE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from ROVE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #199 have?
Poople #199 has 9 distinct shortest path(s) from ROVE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #199?
Poople #199 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.