Poople #64 Answer: GONG to POOP
October 17, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GONG to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GONGBONG1st letter, G to B
- Step 2BONGBONK4th letter, G to K
- Step 3BONKBOOK3rd letter, N to O
- Step 4BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GONG to POOP.
GONG 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 #65 (SANG, par 6) by 1 move(s). #65 SANG
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Just one path from GONG to POOP, and it's a wild one! You'll need to BONG, BONK, and BOOP your way to victory.
Bridge words
- GONG(noun)
- A metallic disc that produces a resonant sound when struck.
- BONG(noun)
- A water pipe used for smoking cannabis or other substances.
- BONK(verb)
- hit something or someone, often on the head
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from GONG
GONG 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #64 answer?
The #64 start word is GONG. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GONG -> BONG -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from GONG to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path from GONG to POOP. The unique 5-move solution is GONG -> BONG -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP. This path requires changing one letter at a time through these specific words.
Are there any other moves from GONG that lead to POOP in a reasonable number of steps?
Yes, several other first moves from GONG will eventually lead to POOP. Moves like DONG, GONE, LONG, PONG, SONG, and TONG will all reach POOP in one extra move compared to the shortest path. Even GANG will eventually lead to POOP, though it costs two extra moves.
What is the meaning of the word BONK in this puzzle?
BONK means to hit something or someone, often on the head. This word is a crucial step in the only shortest path from GONG to POOP, appearing after BONG and before BOOK.