poopdle.

A ladder worth revisiting.

Change one letter at a time. Find your way to POOP.

Oct 16, 2026 · #16medium
StartDOGS
FinishPOOP
0 movesShortest path 40:00
  1. Start
    DOGS

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Poopdle #16: Oct 16, 2026

Start at DOGS and reach POOP in as few moves as you can. The shortest route takes 4 moves. A hint reveals only the next step; completing the puzzle unlocks full route comparisons.

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One letter. One step closer.

Turn the starting word into POOP. Change exactly one letter each time and make a real four-letter word.

COOK → COOP → POOP

That’s two moves. Aim for the shortest path, or take your own way there.

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