Poople #299 Answer: APPS to POOP
June 9, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from APPS to POOP.
APPS connects to 5 other valid words.
Harder than #298 (PACE, par 5) by 3 move(s). #298 PACE
Harder than #300 (RIMS, par 5) by 3 move(s). #300 RIMS
Puzzle 299 is the hardest of the week at par eight. APPS threads through APES and APED, then a run of short past tense words like SPED, PLED, and PLOD before PLOP reaches POOP.
Bridge words
- APPS(noun)
- Software applications, especially on a phone or tablet.
- APES(noun)
- Large tailless primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees.
- APED(verb)
- Past tense of ape, meaning to imitate or copy someone.
- SPED(verb)
- Past tense of speed, meaning to move very fast.
- SLED(noun)
- A small vehicle on runners for sliding over snow.
- PLED(verb)
- A past tense of plead, meaning to argue or appeal earnestly.
- PLOD(verb)
- To walk slowly and heavily.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
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FAQ
What is the Poople #299 answer?
The #299 start word is APPS. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: APPS -> APES -> APED -> SPED -> SLED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #299 take?
Poople #299 (APPS) has a par of 8. The shortest path from APPS to POOP takes 8 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #299 have?
Poople #299 has 5 distinct shortest path(s) from APPS to POOP.
How hard is Poople #299?
Poople #299 is rated Hard with a par of 8 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.