Poople #89 Answer: WIRE to POOP
November 11, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WIRE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WIREWORE2nd letter, I to O
- Step 2WOREPORE1st letter, W to P
- Step 3POREPOME3rd letter, R 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 WIRE to POOP.
WIRE connects to 17 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #88 (SCUM, par 6) by 1 move(s). #88 SCUM
Easier than #90 (HARM, par 6) by 1 move(s). #90 HARM
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Only one shortest path from WIRE to POOP, but it travels through a POME. It is an interesting journey for a WIRE to WORE.
Bridge words
- WIRE(noun)
- A thin, flexible strand of metal, often used to conduct electricity.
- WORE(verb)
- Past tense of wear, meaning to have on the body.
- PORE(noun)
- a minute opening in a surface, especially one through which liquid may pass
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from WIRE
WIRE has 17 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 #89 answer?
The #89 start word is WIRE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WIRE -> WORE -> PORE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there more than one shortest solution from WIRE to POOP?
No, there is only one shortest solution from WIRE to POOP. This unique path is WIRE -> WORE -> PORE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP, achieving the par of 5 moves.
What is the best first move from WIRE?
The best first move from WIRE is WORE, as it is the only move that leads to a shortest solution. This move allows you to reach POOP in 4 additional steps.
Are there any first moves from WIRE that add more than one extra step to the solution?
Yes, there are five first moves from WIRE that add two extra steps to the solution. These moves are HIRE, WIDE, WIFE, WINE, and WIRY, making the total path length 7 moves.
How many neighbors does WIRE have?
WIRE has 17 valid neighbors, offering many different paths to explore. While only one leads to the shortest solution, many others will still get you to POOP.