Poople #264 Answer: QUID to POOP
May 5, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUID to POOP.
QUID connects to 4 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 4 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 6.
Harder than #263 (TIED, par 5) by 2 move(s). #263 TIED
Harder than #265 (DULY, par 5) by 2 move(s). #265 DULY
How the routes branch
Right after SLIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLIP, SLOT. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 6.
This puzzle takes a bizarre turn! From "suit" to "slit" is a delightful, if slightly macabre, step. The solution has a pleasing, almost symmetrical feel.
Bridge words
- QUID(noun)
- A pound sterling.
- QUIT(verb)
- to leave a place, an employer, or to stop doing something
- SUIT(noun)
- A set of matching clothes, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt.
- SLIT(noun)
- a long narrow cut or opening
- SLOT(noun)
- a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
- PLOT(noun)
- A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
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What is the Poople #264 answer?
The #264 start word is QUID. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: QUID -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #264 take?
Poople #264 (QUID) has a par of 7. The shortest path from QUID to POOP takes 7 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #264 have?
Poople #264 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUID to POOP.
How hard is Poople #264?
Poople #264 is rated Medium with a par of 7 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.