Poople #353 Answer: HUFF to POOP

August 2, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

2 distinct shortest path(s) from HUFF to POOP.

HUFF connects to 8 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 5 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #352 (CANE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #352 CANE

Harder than #354 (TILT, par 5) by 1 move(s). #354 TILT

Right after GOOF, 2 different words keep the route just as short: GOOP, POOF. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This puzzle has a fun little detour. We start with a huff and end with a poop, but not before a quick game of golf!

HUFF(noun): a sudden puff of air or breath; a fit of petulance
GUFF(noun): Nonsense or impertinent talk; a sudden burst of laughter.
GULF(noun): a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth
GOLF(noun): A game played on a large open-air course with clubs and a small ball.
GOOF(verb): make a mistake; waste time; a foolish or clumsy person
POOF(interjection): An exclamation denoting a sudden disappearance or appearance.

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The #353 start word is HUFF. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: HUFF -> GUFF -> GULF -> GOLF -> GOOF -> POOF -> POOP.

Poople #353 (HUFF) has a par of 6. The shortest path from HUFF to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #353 has 2 distinct shortest path(s) from HUFF to POOP.

Poople #353 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.