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Shortest path
6 moves from start to POOP
- 01FURS → FURL4th letter, S to L
- 02FURL → FULL3rd letter, R to L
- 03FULL → PULL1st letter, F to P
- 04PULL → POLL2nd letter, U to O
- 05POLL → POOL3rd letter, L to O
- 06POOL → POOP4th letter, L to P
Why this route works
One letter at every rung.
Start with FURS and change the 4 letter from S to L. Every later row differs by exactly one letter, and every intermediate word belongs to the official four-letter dictionary.
There are 13 distinct shortest paths for this opening. Tied routes are equally valid; this page uses the official word-frequency ranking to favor familiar bridge words.
Progressive hints
Just one nudge.
Reveal hints one at a time
Hint 1: This puzzle has a par of 6.
Hint 2: Change position 4 first.
Hint 3: Start with FURL.
Common questions
Poople answer FAQ
What is today's Poople answer?
Puzzle #458 starts with FURS. One shortest path takes 6 moves: FURS → FURL → FULL → PULL → POLL → POOL → POOP.
What does par mean in Poople?
Par is the fewest legal one-letter moves needed to turn the start word into POOP. Any route that reaches POOP in par is equally short.
Are there multiple shortest Poople answers?
This puzzle has 13 shortest paths. The route above is ranked for familiar bridge words.
When does the next Poople puzzle begin?
A new puzzle starts every day at 08:00 UTC. The next reset is in approximately 14h 55m.