A small word game with a wonderfully silly ending.
Poopdle is a daily word ladder puzzle with one destination: POOP. A few letters, a little lateral thinking, and that lovely moment when the path clicks.
How to play Poopdle
Full rules →Change one letter.
Start with today’s word. Swap a single letter; keep the other three in place.
Make a real word.
Every step must be a word in our dictionary. Check a word whenever you like.
Make it to POOP.
Find the shortest route, or find your own. Then share your spoiler-free result.
Two little changes. One satisfying finish.
There’s more where that came from.
Poopdle Unlimited
Another ladder, whenever you like. Pick your difficulty and find a new way to POOP.
Challenge a friend
One starting word. Two different minds. Share a puzzle and see who finds the shorter route.
Word checker
“Does that count?” Find out before you commit. The very same dictionary as the game.
The puzzle archive
Missed a day? Give a past daily word ladder a go, at your own pace.
A fair game, every step of the way.
One dictionary powers accepted words, hints and shortest routes. Undo lets you explore, and Route Lab helps you understand the turns you took. Your first result stays saved, with assistance clearly marked.
A few good questions
What is Poopdle?
Poopdle is a free daily word ladder game. Start with a four-letter English word, change one letter at each step, and finish at POOP. Every intermediate word must be in the game dictionary.
When does the daily puzzle reset?
A new puzzle appears at 00:00 UTC. Everyone receives the same starting word and shortest-path target. An open puzzle stays on screen until you choose to start the new day.
What does “shortest path” mean?
It is the fewest possible moves to POOP using the exact same dictionary that accepts your guesses. There may be several equally short routes. Explore them after finishing.
Can I undo a move or ask for a hint?
Yes. Undo returns to the previous word. Hints first identify a letter position, then reveal a possible next word. Your result records assistance so friends can compare fairly.
Can I play Poopdle more than once a day?
Absolutely. Unlimited offers as many puzzles as you like, with easy, medium and hard options. You can also play the archive or share a custom challenge with a friend.
Are POOS and POOH accepted?
Yes, both are accepted in this dictionary. You can check any four-letter word before using it. The dictionary page explains the rules and how to suggest a missing word.