Poople #61 Answer: JERK to POOP
October 14, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from JERK to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1JERKPERK1st letter, J to P
- Step 2PERKPORK2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3PORKCORK1st letter, P to C
- Step 4CORKCOOK3rd letter, R to O
- Step 5COOKCOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from JERK to POOP.
JERK connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #60 (SETS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #60 SETS
Harder than #62 (BLUR, par 5) by 1 move(s). #62 BLUR
How the routes branch
Right after PERK, 3 different words keep the route just as short: PEEK, PERP, PORK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
JERK has only one way to go, PERK, before the solutions branch out. Only one path goes through CORK to COOP.
Bridge words
- JERK(noun)
- a quick, sharp pull or movement
- PERK(noun)
- an advantage or something extra, such as money or a privilege, that you get
- PORK(noun)
- meat from a pig
- CORK(noun)
- a lightweight, impervious, buoyant material, the bark of the cork oak
- COOK(verb)
- prepare food by heating it
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from JERK
JERK has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
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What is the Poople #61 answer?
The #61 start word is JERK. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: JERK -> PERK -> PORK -> CORK -> COOK -> COOP -> POOP.
Why does JERK only have one first move?
JERK has only one valid neighbor, PERK, which means every solution must start with JERK to PERK. This is unusual, as most start words have multiple first moves to choose from. After PERK, the solutions branch out significantly.
How many different ways can I get from JERK to POOP?
There are at least 4 ways to get from JERK to POOP, all of which are 6 steps long. Every solution begins with JERK to PERK. From there, your path can diverge through words like PEEK, PERP, or PORK.
Can I reach POOP through CORK?
Yes, you can reach POOP through CORK. One solution path goes from JERK to PERK, then to PORK, and then to CORK. From CORK, you can proceed to COOK and COOP on your way to POOP.