Poople #142 Answer: JEST to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #142. The start word is JEST on January 3, 2026. Par is 5. 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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JEST
POOP

Shortest path

A shortest legal climb from JEST to POOP. Par is 5.

Shortest path

JEST
HEST
HOST
HOOT
HOOP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 5

    JEST
    Letter 1·J → H
    HEST
  2. Step 2 of 5

    HEST
    Letter 2·E → O
    HOST
  3. Step 3 of 5

    HOST
    Letter 3·S → O
    HOOT
  4. Step 4 of 5

    HOOT
    Letter 4·T → P
    HOOP
  5. Step 5 of 5

    HOOP
    Letter 1·H → P
    POOP