Poople #199 Answer: ROVE to POOP
March 1, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ROVE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ROVECOVE1st letter, R to C
- Step 2COVECOME3rd letter, V to M
- Step 3COMEPOME1st letter, C to P
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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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.
First moves from ROVE
ROVE has 12 legal first moves. 5 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 #199 answer?
The #199 start word is ROVE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: ROVE -> COVE -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What is the shortest path from ROVE to POOP?
The shortest path from ROVE to POOP takes 5 moves. One example is ROVE to ROLE, then ROLL, POLL, POOL, and finally POOP.
Are there many ways to solve today's puzzle from ROVE?
Yes, there are at least 9 distinct shortest paths from ROVE to POOP. These paths diverge early, with first moves like COVE, DOVE, ROLE, ROPE, and ROSE all leading to a 5-move solution.
What happens if I start with LOVE from ROVE?
Starting with LOVE from ROVE will cost you an extra move compared to the shortest solutions. While not a dead end, it will result in a 6-move solution rather than the optimal 5 moves.
Is there a word that appears in many of the shortest solutions?
Yes, the word POME appears in multiple shortest solutions. For example, ROVE to ROSE to POSE to POME, then POMP, and finally POOP is one such path.