Poople #186 Answer: LAIR to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #186. The start word is LAIR on February 16, 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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LAIR
POOP

Shortest path

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

Shortest path

LAIR
LAIN
LOIN
LOON
LOOP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 5

    LAIR
    Letter 4·R → N
    LAIN
  2. Step 2 of 5

    LAIN
    Letter 2·A → O
    LOIN
  3. Step 3 of 5

    LOIN
    Letter 3·I → O
    LOON
  4. Step 4 of 5

    LOON
    Letter 4·N → P
    LOOP
  5. Step 5 of 5

    LOOP
    Letter 1·L → P
    POOP