Poople #223 Answer: GEAR to POOP
March 25, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GEAR to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GEARBEAR1st letter, G to B
- Step 2BEARBOAR2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BOARBOOR3rd letter, A to O
- Step 4BOORPOOR1st letter, B to P
- Step 5POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from GEAR to POOP.
GEAR connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 4 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #222 (TIER, par 6) by 1 move(s). #222 TIER
Easier than #224 (LANE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #224 LANE
How the routes branch
Right after BOOR, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BOOP, POOR. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder is a real "boar" to solve! The solution makes an abrupt change from "poor" to "poop."
Bridge words
- GEAR(noun)
- equipment, clothing, or other items used for a particular purpose
- BEAR(noun)
- A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a short tail.
- BOAR(noun)
- A wild pig, or an uncastrated male pig.
- BOOR(noun)
- A rude, uncultured, or insensitive person.
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from GEAR
GEAR has 11 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #223 answer?
The #223 start word is GEAR. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GEAR -> BEAR -> BOAR -> BOOR -> POOR -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #223 take?
Poople #223 (GEAR) has a par of 5. The shortest path from GEAR to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #223 have?
Poople #223 has 2 distinct shortest path(s) from GEAR to POOP.
How hard is Poople #223?
Poople #223 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.