Poople #256 Answer: RINK to POOP
April 27, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RINK to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RINKLINK1st letter, R to L
- Step 2LINKLICK3rd letter, N to C
- Step 3LICKLOCK2nd letter, I to O
- Step 4LOCKLOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 5LOOKLOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
19 distinct shortest path(s) from RINK to POOP.
RINK connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #255 (CRIB, par 5) by 1 move(s). #255 CRIB
Harder than #257 (WALK, par 5) by 1 move(s). #257 WALK
How the routes branch
Right after RINK, 4 different words keep the route just as short: LINK, MINK, RANK, TINK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from RINK to POOP is a real tongue twister, transitioning through LICK and LOCK. It's a short and sweet path.
Bridge words
- RINK(noun)
- A specially prepared area of ice or a floor for skating or other sports.
- LINK(noun)
- a connection between two things or a ring of a chain
- LICK(verb)
- pass the tongue over something, typically to taste, moisten, or clean it
- LOCK(noun)
- a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
- LOOK(verb)
- to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from RINK
RINK has 14 legal first moves. 4 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.
Costs two extra moves: 8 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 #256 answer?
The #256 start word is RINK. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RINK -> LINK -> LICK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to get from RINK to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 19 shortest solutions to get from RINK to POOP. All of them are 6 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle. The solutions branch out from RINK through words like TINK, MINK, RANK, and LINK.
What are the best first moves from RINK?
The best first moves from RINK are LINK, MINK, RANK, and TINK, as they all lead to a solution in 5 additional moves, making a total of 6 moves to POOP. Other moves like DINK or FINK will add an extra move to your total. The word RING will add two extra moves.
Is there a unique path I should aim for in this RINK to POOP puzzle?
No, there is not a single unique path, as there are at least 19 shortest solutions available. While all solutions share RINK at the start and POOP at the end, they diverge through various intermediate words. For example, some paths go through TINK and TONK, while others use MINK and MONK.