Poople #254 Answer: NERD to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #254. The start word is NERD on April 25, 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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NERD
POOP

Shortest path

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

Shortest path

NERD
HERD
HEED
HOED
HOOD
HOOP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 6

    NERD
    Letter 1·N → H
    HERD
  2. Step 2 of 6

    HERD
    Letter 3·R → E
    HEED
  3. Step 3 of 6

    HEED
    Letter 2·E → O
    HOED
  4. Step 4 of 6

    HOED
    Letter 3·E → O
    HOOD
  5. Step 5 of 6

    HOOD
    Letter 4·D → P
    HOOP
  6. Step 6 of 6

    HOOP
    Letter 1·H → P
    POOP