Poople #206 Answer: UNIT to POOP

March 8, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

10 distinct shortest path(s) from UNIT to POOP.

UNIT connects to 3 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #205 (WAKE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #205 WAKE

Harder than #207 (SPUN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #207 SPUN

Right after SNIT, 3 different words keep the route just as short: SLIT, SNIP, SNOT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This ladder from UNIT to POOP is a real snit, taking a sharp turn at SLOT. It’s like a plot twist in a short story.

UNIT(noun): An individual thing or person regarded as single and complete but able to form part of a larger whole.
SNIT(noun): a fit of ill temper; an agitated or irritated state
SLIT(noun): a long narrow cut or opening
SLOT(noun): a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
PLOT(noun): A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
PLOP(verb): To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.

Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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The #206 start word is UNIT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: UNIT -> SNIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.

Poople #206 (UNIT) has a par of 6. The shortest path from UNIT to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #206 has 10 distinct shortest path(s) from UNIT to POOP.

Poople #206 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.