Poople #277 Answer: GEEK to POOP
May 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GEEK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GEEKPEEK1st letter, G to P
- Step 2PEEKPEEP4th letter, K to P
- Step 3PEEPPREP2nd letter, E to R
- Step 4PREPPROP3rd letter, E to O
- Step 5PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GEEK to POOP.
GEEK connects to 8 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #276 (REEF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #276 REEF
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 goes from geek to poop in a surprisingly straight line. The word "prep" is a clever pivot in this solution.
Bridge words
- GEEK(noun)
- An unfashionable or socially awkward person; an expert in a technical field.
- PEEK(verb)
- to look quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location
- PEEP(noun)
- A quick or secret look.
- PREP(verb)
- To prepare something in advance.
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from GEEK
GEEK has 8 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 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 #277 answer?
The #277 start word is GEEK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GEEK -> PEEK -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from GEEK to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path for this puzzle. The unique path is GEEK -> PEEK -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP, which takes 5 moves to reach POOP.
Why is PEEK the best first move from GEEK?
PEEK is the only first move from GEEK that leads to a shortest solution. All other first moves, such as GEES, LEEK, MEEK, REEK, SEEK, WEEK, or GEEZ, will add at least one extra move to your path to POOP.
How many first moves from GEEK lead to a longer solution?
Seven of the eight possible first moves from GEEK lead to a longer solution. Moves like GEES, LEEK, MEEK, REEK, SEEK, and WEEK each cost one extra move, while GEEZ costs two extra moves.