Poople #214 Answer: TICK to POOP
March 16, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
11 distinct shortest path(s) from TICK to POOP.
TICK connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after TICK, 3 different words keep the route just as short: HICK, LICK, TOCK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle offered a fun ascent from T in TICK to P in POOP. HOCK was a pivotal step, connecting the start and end of the ladder.
Bridge words
- TICK(noun)
- a small arachnid that attaches to skin and feeds on blood
- HICK(noun)
- An unsophisticated, uncultured person from a rural area.
- HOCK(noun)
- joint of a quadruped's hind leg, corresponding to the human ankle
- HOOK(noun)
- A curved piece of metal or other material used for catching or holding things.
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
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What is the Poople #214 answer?
The #214 start word is TICK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TICK -> HICK -> HOCK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #214 take?
Poople #214 (TICK) has a par of 5. The shortest path from TICK to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #214 have?
Poople #214 has 11 distinct shortest path(s) from TICK to POOP.
How hard is Poople #214?
Poople #214 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.