Poople #201 Answer: PONG to POOP
March 3, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from PONG to POOP.
PONG connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #202 (JARS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #202 JARS
How the routes branch
Right after PONG, 3 different words keep the route just as short: BONG, PONS, PONY. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from PONG to POOP is a real "bonkers" ride. That BONK in the middle makes this one memorable.
Bridge words
- PONG(noun)
- a game resembling table tennis, played with a bat and ball on a table
- BONG(noun)
- A water pipe used for smoking cannabis or other substances.
- BONK(verb)
- hit something or someone, often on the head
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
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What is the Poople #201 answer?
The #201 start word is PONG. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PONG -> BONG -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #201 take?
Poople #201 (PONG) has a par of 5. The shortest path from PONG to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #201 have?
Poople #201 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from PONG to POOP.
How hard is Poople #201?
Poople #201 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.