Poople #317 Answer: NETS to POOP

June 27, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from NETS to POOP.

NETS connects to 11 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Easier than #316 (NANA, par 8) by 3 move(s). #316 NANA

Easier than #318 (LATE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #318 LATE

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

This puzzle starts with "nets" and ends with "poop." It's a short, silly one, but "boos" to "boop" is a fun transition.

NETS(noun): A fabric made of meshes for catching fish or other animals.
BETS(verb): risks money on the outcome of an event or competition
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.

Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

A new Poople puzzle unlocks daily, always at 08:00 UTC.

The #317 start word is NETS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: NETS -> BETS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.

Poople #317 (NETS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from NETS to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #317 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from NETS to POOP.

Poople #317 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.