Poople #157 Answer: ROTE to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #157. The start word is ROTE on January 18, 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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ROTE
POOP

Shortest path

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

Shortest path

ROTE
COTE
COME
POME
POMP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 5

    ROTE
    Letter 1·R → C
    COTE
  2. Step 2 of 5

    COTE
    Letter 3·T → M
    COME
  3. Step 3 of 5

    COME
    Letter 1·C → P
    POME
  4. Step 4 of 5

    POME
    Letter 4·E → P
    POMP
  5. Step 5 of 5

    POMP
    Letter 3·M → O
    POOP