Poople #260 Answer: EELS to POOP
May 1, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from EELS to POOP.
EELS connects to 1 other valid words.
Harder than #259 (LAMB, par 5) by 1 move(s). #259 LAMB
Harder than #261 (SHIN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #261 SHIN
EELS to POOP, a slippery slope indeed! That "geld" to "gold" step felt like a lucky break, but it led to a surprisingly clean finish.
Bridge words
- EELS(noun)
- Snake-like fish with elongated bodies, found in freshwater and saltwater.
- GELS(noun)
- a semi-solid, jelly-like substance, often used in cosmetics or medicine
- GELD(verb)
- to castrate an animal; to remove a financial or creative essential part
- GOLD(noun)
- A precious yellow metallic element, used as a monetary standard and in jewelry.
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
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FAQ
What is the Poople #260 answer?
The #260 start word is EELS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: EELS -> GELS -> GELD -> GOLD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #260 take?
Poople #260 (EELS) has a par of 6. The shortest path from EELS to POOP takes 6 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #260 have?
Poople #260 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from EELS to POOP.
How hard is Poople #260?
Poople #260 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.