Poople #282 Answer: GEEZ to POOP
May 23, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GEEZ to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GEEZGEEK4th letter, Z to K
- Step 2GEEKPEEK1st letter, G to P
- Step 3PEEKPEEP4th letter, K to P
- Step 4PEEPPREP2nd letter, E to R
- Step 5PREPPROP3rd letter, E to O
- Step 6PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from GEEZ to POOP.
GEEZ connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 3.
Harder than #281 (SHIM, par 5) by 1 move(s). #281 SHIM
Harder than #283 (HUBS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #283 HUBS
How the routes branch
Right after GEEZ, 2 different words keep the route just as short: GEEK, GEES. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PEEP on move 3.
This puzzle is a real "poop" show! That triple-P run is a tongue twister, but "prep" makes it all work out in the end.
Bridge words
- GEEZ(interjection)
- An exclamation of surprise, annoyance, or frustration.
- 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 GEEZ
GEEZ has 3 legal first moves. 2 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #282 answer?
The #282 start word is GEEZ. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: GEEZ -> GEEK -> PEEK -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve GEEZ today?
There are only two shortest solutions for GEEZ today. Both paths are 6 moves long, which is the par for this puzzle.
What are the best first moves from GEEZ?
The best first moves from GEEZ are GEEK and GEES, both of which lead to a solution in 5 additional moves. These two words are the only ways to reach POOP in the par of 6 moves.
Is there a first move from GEEZ that makes the puzzle harder?
Yes, starting with JEEZ will add an extra move to your solution. While still a valid word, JEEZ will cost you an additional step compared to starting with GEEK or GEES.
Do the two shortest solutions for GEEZ eventually merge?
Yes, both shortest solutions for GEEZ merge at the word PEEP. From there, they follow the same sequence of PEEP, PREP, PROP, and finally POOP.