Poople #286 Answer: CAKE to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #286. The start word is CAKE on May 27, 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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CAKE
POOP

Shortest path

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

Shortest path

CAKE
COKE
POKE
POME
POMP
POOP
  1. Step 1 of 5

    CAKE
    Letter 2·A → O
    COKE
  2. Step 2 of 5

    COKE
    Letter 1·C → P
    POKE
  3. Step 3 of 5

    POKE
    Letter 3·K → M
    POME
  4. Step 4 of 5

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

    POMP
    Letter 3·M → O
    POOP