Poople

Poople #246 Answer: ALES to POOP

April 17, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves

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About this puzzle

Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.

7 distinct shortest path(s) from ALES to POOP.

ALES connects to 10 other valid words.

Harder than #245 (VOID, par 5) by 3 move(s). #245 VOID

Harder than #247 (BURY, par 5) by 3 move(s). #247 BURY

That Ales to Poop puzzle was wild! Sled was a nice pivot, going from an ape to something a bit more dignified.

Bridge words

APES(noun)
Large tailless primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees.
APED(verb)
Past tense of ape, meaning to imitate or copy someone.
SPED(verb)
Past tense of speed, meaning to move very fast.
SLED(noun)
A small vehicle on runners for sliding over snow.
PLED(verb)
A past tense of plead, meaning to argue or appeal earnestly.
PLOD(verb)
To walk slowly and heavily.
PLOP(verb)
To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.

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FAQ

What is the Poople #246 answer?

The #246 start word is ALES. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: ALES -> APES -> APED -> SPED -> SLED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #246 take?

Poople #246 (ALES) has a par of 8. The shortest path from ALES to POOP takes 8 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #246 have?

Poople #246 has 7 distinct shortest path(s) from ALES to POOP.

How hard is Poople #246?

Poople #246 is rated Hard with a par of 8 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.