Poople #224 Answer: LANE to POOP
March 26, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LANE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LANEBANE1st letter, L to B
- Step 2BANEBONE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3BONEBONK4th letter, E to K
- Step 4BONKBOOK3rd letter, N to O
- Step 5BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from LANE to POOP.
LANE connects to 18 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #223 (GEAR, par 5) by 1 move(s). #223 GEAR
Harder than #225 (HAWK, par 5) by 1 move(s). #225 HAWK
How the routes branch
Right after LANE, 6 different words keep the route just as short: CANE, LACE, LAME, LANK, LONE, PANE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This puzzle really bent over backwards to get to the end! "Bonk" was a head-scratcher, but it bridged the gap nicely.
Bridge words
- LANE(noun)
- A narrow road, track, or path.
- BANE(noun)
- a cause of great distress or annoyance
- BONE(noun)
- Any of the pieces of hard, whitish tissue making up the skeleton
- BONK(verb)
- hit something or someone, often on the head
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from LANE
LANE has 18 legal first moves. 9 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #224 answer?
The #224 start word is LANE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LANE -> BANE -> BONE -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from LANE?
The best first moves from LANE are BANE, CANE, LACE, LAME, LANK, LINE, LONE, PANE, and SANE. Each of these words allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional moves, matching the par score for this puzzle. Other first moves, like LAKE or LAND, will cost you an extra turn.
How many shortest solutions exist for LANE to POOP?
There are at least 20 shortest solutions from LANE to POOP, all reaching the target in 6 moves. These solutions branch out from LANE through various words like LANK, LACE, LONE, PANE, CANE, and LAME. Each path ultimately leads to POOP within the par limit.
Do any of the first moves from LANE lead to a dead end?
No, none of the first moves from LANE lead to a dead end. While some moves like LAKE or LAND cost an extra move, every listed first move can still reach POOP. The game is designed so that all legal four-letter words can eventually be transformed into POOP.
Are there any common words that appear frequently in the shortest paths from LANE?
Yes, several words appear frequently in the shortest paths, indicating common convergences. Words like LACK, LOCK, LOOK, and LOOP are central to paths originating from LANK and LACE, while CONS, COOS, and COOP are common in paths from CANE and LONE. These words act as bridges for many solutions.