Poople #362 Answer: SWIM to POOP

August 11, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from SWIM to POOP.

SWIM connects to 7 other valid words.

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

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

That's a slippery slope to Poop! The "slip" to "slop" transition is a real standout, paving the way for a grand finale.

SWIM(verb): Propel the body through water using limbs or fins.
SLIM(adjective): attractively thin and slender
SLIP(verb): slide unintentionally; make a mistake; a small piece of paper
SLOP(noun): wet, unappetizing, and often leftover food, especially for animals
PLOP(verb): To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.

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The #362 start word is SWIM. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SWIM -> SLIM -> SLIP -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.

Poople #362 (SWIM) has a par of 5. The shortest path from SWIM to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #362 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from SWIM to POOP.

Poople #362 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.