Poople #217 Answer: CAGE to POOP
March 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CAGE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CAGECAME3rd letter, G to M
- Step 2CAMECOME2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3COMEPOME1st letter, C to P
- 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.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from CAGE to POOP.
CAGE connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #216 (TIES, par 6) by 1 move(s). #216 TIES
Easier than #218 (HAZE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #218 HAZE
How the routes branch
Right after CAME, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAMP, COME. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from CAGE to POOP is a real head-scratcher. The "pomp" to "poop" step is a bold move, and I'm here for it.
Bridge words
- CAGE(noun)
- A structure of bars or wires for confining animals.
- CAME(verb)
- Past tense of 'come'; moved toward or arrived at a place.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from CAGE
CAGE has 14 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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What is the Poople #217 answer?
The #217 start word is CAGE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CAGE -> CAME -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #217 take?
Poople #217 (CAGE) has a par of 5. The shortest path from CAGE to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #217 have?
Poople #217 has 5 distinct shortest path(s) from CAGE to POOP.
How hard is Poople #217?
Poople #217 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.