Poople #205 Answer: WAKE to POOP
March 7, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WAKE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WAKEWOKE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 2WOKEPOKE1st letter, W to P
- Step 3POKEPOME3rd letter, K to M
- 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.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WAKE to POOP.
WAKE connects to 15 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #204 (LAKE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #204 LAKE
Easier than #206 (UNIT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #206 UNIT
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This ladder is a real gas! The "pomp" to "poop" transition is a truly grand finale.
Bridge words
- WAKE(verb)
- To emerge or cause to emerge from a state of sleep.
- WOKE(adjective)
- Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially racial and social justice).
- 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.
First moves from WAKE
WAKE has 15 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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 #205 answer?
The #205 start word is WAKE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WAKE -> WOKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from WAKE to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle. The unique path is WAKE -> WOKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP, reaching POOP in 5 moves.
Which first moves from WAKE lead to the shortest solution?
Only the first move WOKE keeps you on the shortest path to POOP. All other 14 valid first moves from WAKE will add at least one extra step to your solution.
What happens if I start with a word like BAKE or LAKE?
Starting with BAKE, FAKE, LAKE, MAKE, RAKE, WADE, WAGE, WANE, or WAVE will cost you two extra moves. While these are valid first steps from WAKE, they will lead to a solution that is 7 moves long instead of the par of 5.
Are there any first moves from WAKE that only cost one extra move?
Yes, if you start with CAKE, SAKE, TAKE, WALE, or WARE, you will add one extra move to your solution. These paths will take 6 moves to reach POOP, one more than the shortest solution.