Poople #100 Answer: WADE to POOP
November 22, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WADE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WADEBADE1st letter, W to B
- Step 2BADEBODE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3BODEBODS4th letter, E to S
- Step 4BODSBOOS3rd letter, D to O
- Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
9 distinct shortest path(s) from WADE to POOP.
WADE connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #99 (SANS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #99 SANS
Harder than #101 (FLEX, par 5) by 1 move(s). #101 FLEX
How the routes branch
Right after WADE, 5 different words keep the route just as short: BADE, WADS, WAKE, WALE, WARE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From WADE, players can take a BADE, WAKE, or WALE, then on to POOP. The path through BODE and BODS to BOOS offers an amusing route to the finish.
Bridge words
- WADE(verb)
- walk with effort through water or another liquid or soft substance
- BADE(verb)
- past tense of bid; commanded, requested, or expressed farewell
- BODE(verb)
- to be an omen of a particular outcome
- BODS(noun)
- people or individuals, often used informally or humorously
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from WADE
WADE has 12 legal first moves. 5 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #100 answer?
The #100 start word is WADE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WADE -> BADE -> BODE -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to get from WADE to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 9 shortest solutions for WADE to POOP. All of these solutions are 6 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle. For example, one path is WADE -> WADS -> CADS -> CODS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
What are some of the best first moves from WADE?
Five first moves from WADE will get you to POOP in the par of 6 moves. These optimal first moves are BADE, WADS, WAKE, WALE, and WARE. Other first moves, such as FADE or MADE, will cost you an extra turn.
Is there a path from WADE that goes through BODE?
Yes, there is one shortest path from WADE that includes BODE. This path is WADE -> BADE -> BODE -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. This is one of the 9 shortest solutions available for this puzzle.
Does WADE have many valid neighbors?
WADE has 12 valid neighbors, which is a good number of options for a starting word. Five of these neighbors lead to a shortest solution, while seven others will still get you to POOP but will add an extra move to your total. For example, WAGE is a valid neighbor but costs an extra move.