Poople #396 Answer: CARS to POOP

This previous Poople answer is official puzzle #396. The start word is CARS on September 14, 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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CARS
→
POOP

Shortest path

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

Shortest path

CARS
→CABS
→COBS
→COOS
→COOP
→POOP
  1. Step 1 of 5

    CARS
    Letter 3·R → B
    CABS
  2. Step 2 of 5

    CABS
    Letter 2·A → O
    COBS
  3. Step 3 of 5

    COBS
    Letter 3·B → O
    COOS
  4. Step 4 of 5

    COOS
    Letter 4·S → P
    COOP
  5. Step 5 of 5

    COOP
    Letter 1·C → P
    POOP