Poople #120 Answer: HATE to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #120. The start word is HATE on December 12, 2025. Par is 6. Replay the ladder or read the shortest path below. For the live daily puzzle, use Poople answer today. For the full list, return to the archive.

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HATE
POOP

Shortest path

A shortest legal climb from HATE to POOP. Par is 6.

Shortest path

HATE
DATE
DOTE
DOME
POME
POMP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 6

    HATE
    Letter 1·H → D
    DATE
  2. Step 2 of 6

    DATE
    Letter 2·A → O
    DOTE
  3. Step 3 of 6

    DOTE
    Letter 3·T → M
    DOME
  4. Step 4 of 6

    DOME
    Letter 1·D → P
    POME
  5. Step 5 of 6

    POME
    Letter 4·E → P
    POMP
  6. Step 6 of 6

    POMP
    Letter 3·M → O
    POOP