Poople #176 Answer: BUOY to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #176. The start word is BUOY on February 6, 2026. 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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BUOY
POOP

Shortest path

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

Shortest path

BUOY
BURY
BURN
BORN
BOON
BOOP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 6

    BUOY
    Letter 3·O → R
    BURY
  2. Step 2 of 6

    BURY
    Letter 4·Y → N
    BURN
  3. Step 3 of 6

    BURN
    Letter 2·U → O
    BORN
  4. Step 4 of 6

    BORN
    Letter 3·R → O
    BOON
  5. Step 5 of 6

    BOON
    Letter 4·N → P
    BOOP
  6. Step 6 of 6

    BOOP
    Letter 1·B → P
    POOP