Poople #257 Answer: WALK to POOP
April 28, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WALK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WALKWALL4th letter, K to L
- Step 2WALLPALL1st letter, W to P
- Step 3PALLPOLL2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WALK to POOP.
WALK connects to 6 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #256 (RINK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #256 RINK
Easier than #258 (RING, par 7) by 2 move(s). #258 RING
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This puzzle takes a dark turn, going from a pleasant stroll to a muddy, stinky mess. The "wall" to "pall" transition really sets the mood.
Bridge words
- WALK(verb)
- to move along on foot at a moderate pace
- WALL(noun)
- A continuous upright structure that encloses or divides an area.
- PALL(noun)
- A cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb.
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from WALK
WALK has 6 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 #257 answer?
The #257 start word is WALK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WALK -> WALL -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from WALK to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest route for this puzzle. The unique 5-move solution is WALK -> WALL -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP. All other first moves from WALK will cost at least one extra turn.
What is the best first move from WALK?
The best first move from WALK is WALL, as it leads to the single shortest solution in 4 more moves. Other first moves like BALK, TALK, WACK, WALE, and WANK will add an extra move to your total. There are 6 valid neighbors for WALK in total.
Are there any interesting words in the shortest path from WALK to POOP?
Yes, the shortest path includes words like PALL and POLL. PALL refers to a cloth over a coffin, while POLL can mean a survey or the act of voting. The path then continues through POOL to POOP.