Poople #271 Answer: BUTT to POOP
May 12, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from BUTT to POOP.
BUTT connects to 5 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #270 (DUNG, par 6) by 1 move(s). #270 DUNG
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Butt to Poop in five! Those "bots" are clearly up to no good, ushering us from one cheeky word to another.
Bridge words
- BUTT(noun)
- The end or blunt end of something; a person's buttocks.
- BUTS(noun)
- plural of but; objections or qualifications
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
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What is the Poople #271 answer?
The #271 start word is BUTT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BUTT -> BUTS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #271 take?
Poople #271 (BUTT) has a par of 5. The shortest path from BUTT to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #271 have?
Poople #271 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from BUTT to POOP.
How hard is Poople #271?
Poople #271 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.