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Poople #260 Answer: EELS to POOP

May 1, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from EELS to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

EELSGELSGELDGOLDGOODGOOPPOOP
  1. Step 1EELSGELS1st letter, E to G
  2. Step 2GELSGELD4th letter, S to D
  3. Step 3GELDGOLD2nd letter, E to O
  4. Step 4GOLDGOOD3rd letter, L to O
  5. Step 5GOODGOOP4th letter, D to P
  6. Step 6GOOPPOOP1st letter, G to P
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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.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Harder than #259 (LAMB, par 5) by 1 move(s). #259 LAMB

Harder than #261 (SHIN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #261 SHIN

How the routes branch

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

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.

First moves from EELS

EELS has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.

Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.

GELS

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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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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 first moves are there from EELS?

There is only one valid first move from EELS: GELS. This means that every player must start their ladder with EELS -> GELS to reach POOP.

Is there more than one shortest solution for EELS to POOP?

No, there is only one shortest solution for EELS to POOP. The unique path is EELS -> GELS -> GELD -> GOLD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP, which takes 6 moves.

What is the meaning of the word GELD in this puzzle?

GELD means to castrate an animal, or to remove a financial or creative essential part. It is a key word in the only shortest path from EELS to POOP.