Puzzle #255 · Apr 26, 2026
Poople #255 Answer: CRIB to POOP
Poople #255 was the puzzle for Sunday, April 26, 2026. The starting word was CRIB, and the shortest ladder to POOP takes 5 steps. We found 3 different shortest paths with our word list. Open the hints below one at a time if you want a nudge, or reveal the full ladder at the end.
Poople #255 hints
Hint 1: Which letter changes first
The first move changes the 3rd letter of CRIB, the I.
Hint 2: The next word starts with …
The word after CRIB starts with C. Halfway down, the ladder passes through a word that starts with C.
Hint 3: Show me the full ladder
CRIB → CRAB → CRAP → CROP → COOP → POOP
5 steps
Step count computed with our word list (ENABLE + SCOWL); the official game uses its own list.
| Step | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRIB | CRAB | 3rd letter I to A |
| 2 | CRAB | CRAP | 4th letter B to P |
| 3 | CRAP | CROP | 3rd letter A to O |
| 4 | CROP | COOP | 2nd letter R to O |
| 5 | COOP | POOP | 1st letter C to P |
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All shortest paths from CRIB
Our word list allows 3 shortest ladders from CRIB to POOP, each 5 steps. They are folded so they don't give the answer away.
Show all 3 paths
- CRIB → CRAB → CRAP → CROP → COOP → POOP
- CRIB → CRAB → CRAP → CROP → PROP → POOP
- CRIB → DRIB → DRIP → DROP → PROP → POOP
Words one letter away from CRIB
These 3 words differ from CRIB in one letter. Common words are in SCOWL size 35; rare words are only in the ENABLE list, and the official game is more likely to reject them.
- CRAB common
- CRIS rare
- DRIB rare
How hard was Poople #255?
By our count it rates Hard: fewest 5 steps. That makes #255 harder than 13% of the 420 puzzles so far.
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How many steps is Poople #255?
Poople #255 takes 5 steps. We count the fewest steps from CRIB to POOP with a breadth-first search over our four-letter word list (ENABLE + SCOWL), and the official game uses its own word list, so its count can differ from ours.
What was the starting word for Poople #255?
The starting word for Poople #255 was CRIB, on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Every Poople puzzle ends at POOP, so the start word is the only thing that changes from day to day. With our word list this one rates Hard. Hints for it are at the top of this page.
Can I replay Poople #255?
Yes. Press Play this puzzle on this page and the board loads with CRIB as the start word, with Undo, Restart and three levels of hints. You can also play unlimited random puzzles on the home page, or pick any other past puzzle from the archive.