Poople #204 Answer: LAKE to POOP
March 6, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from LAKE to POOP.
LAKE connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #203 (SAWS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #203 SAWS
Harder than #205 (WAKE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #205 WAKE
How the routes branch
Right after LAKE, 4 different words keep the route just as short: CAKE, LACE, LAME, LIKE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This puzzle was a real treat, moving from "lake" to "cake" right at the start. Then it took a fascinating detour through the kitchen before landing on "poop."
Bridge words
- LAKE(noun)
- A large body of water surrounded by land.
- CAKE(noun)
- A sweet baked food made from flour, sugar, and eggs.
- COKE(noun)
- A carbonated soft drink, often brown, produced by Coca-Cola or similar companies.
- POKE(verb)
- to prod or push something with a finger or pointed object
- 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 #204 answer?
The #204 start word is LAKE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LAKE -> CAKE -> COKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #204 take?
Poople #204 (LAKE) has a par of 6. The shortest path from LAKE to POOP takes 6 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #204 have?
Poople #204 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from LAKE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #204?
Poople #204 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.