Poople #365 Answer: WAVE to POOP

August 14, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

20 or more distinct shortest paths from WAVE to POOP.

WAVE connects to 18 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #364 (WARN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #364 WARN

Harder than #366 (PAGE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #366 PAGE

How the routes branch

Right after WAVE, 7 different words keep the route just as short: CAVE, PAVE, SAVE, WAKE, WALE, WARE, WOVE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)

This ladder took a detour through the ocean before getting to the toilet! "Pome" was a fruity, yet pivotal, step.

Bridge words

WAVE(noun): A ridge or swell moving through a body of water or other medium.
CAVE(noun): A natural underground hollow or series of chambers open to the surface.
COVE(noun): A small, sheltered inlet or bay on a coastline.
COME(verb): move or travel toward or into a place
POME(noun): A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
POMP(noun): Grand and showy ceremonial display.

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FAQ

What is the Poople #365 answer?

The #365 start word is WAVE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WAVE -> CAVE -> COVE -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #365 take?

Poople #365 (WAVE) has a par of 6. The shortest path from WAVE to POOP takes 6 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #365 have?

Poople #365 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from WAVE to POOP.

How hard is Poople #365?

Poople #365 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.