Poople #54 Answer: WIPE to POOP
October 7, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WIPE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WIPEPIPE1st letter, W to P
- Step 2PIPEPOPE2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3POPEPOME3rd letter, P to M
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WIPE to POOP.
WIPE 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 #55 (FAVE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #55 FAVE
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's WIPE is a straightforward journey to POOP, with PIPE leading the way. Watch out for WIDE, WIFE, and WINE, as they each add two extra moves to your path.
Bridge words
- WIPE(verb)
- to rub a surface with a cloth or hand to clean or dry it
- PIPE(noun)
- A tube used to convey fluids, or a device for smoking tobacco.
- POPE(noun)
- The bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from WIPE
WIPE 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 #54 answer?
The #54 start word is WIPE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WIPE -> PIPE -> POPE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's WIPE puzzle in the fewest moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest route from WIPE to POOP. This unique path is WIPE to PIPE, then POPE, POME, POMP, and finally POOP. Any other first move will result in a longer solution.
Which first move from WIPE immediately puts me on the shortest path to POOP?
The only first move from WIPE that leads to a shortest solution is PIPE. From PIPE, you can reach POOP in 4 more moves, completing the puzzle in the par of 5 moves. Other first moves, such as RIPE or WILE, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
How many words can I change WIPE into in a single move?
WIPE has 8 valid neighbors that you can change it into in a single move. For example, you can change WIPE to PIPE, RIPE, or WILE. While some of these lead to longer solutions, all 8 are valid first moves.
Are there any first moves from WIPE that make the puzzle significantly longer?
Yes, some first moves from WIPE will add two extra moves to your solution. For instance, if you change WIPE to WIDE, WIFE, or WINE, your path to POOP will be two moves longer than the par of 5. The optimal first move, PIPE, leads to a solution that is only 4 moves away.