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Poople #107 Answer: LADY to POOP

November 29, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from LADY to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

LADYLACYLACKLOCKLOOKLOOPPOOP
  1. Step 1LADYLACY3rd letter, D to C
  2. Step 2LACYLACK4th letter, Y to K
  3. Step 3LACKLOCK2nd letter, A to O
  4. Step 4LOCKLOOK3rd letter, C to O
  5. Step 5LOOKLOOP4th letter, K to P
  6. Step 6LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

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

LADY connects to 3 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #106 (HARE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #106 HARE

Harder than #108 (LIVE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #108 LIVE

How the routes branch

Right after LADY, 2 different words keep the route just as short: LACY, LADS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

LADY has a couple of different paths to POOP, but LACY and LADS are the only first moves that don't cost an extra step.

Bridge words

LADY(noun)
A polite or formal term for a woman.
LACY(adjective)
Made of or resembling lace; delicate and open in texture.
LACK(noun)
the state of being without or not having enough of something
LOCK(noun)
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
LOOK(verb)
to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
LOOP(noun)
A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.

First moves from LADY

LADY has 3 legal first moves. 2 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.

LACYLADS

Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.

LAZY

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FAQ

What is the Poople #107 answer?

The #107 start word is LADY. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LADY -> LACY -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.

Are there any other first moves from LADY besides LACY and LADS that lead to a shortest solution?

No, LACY and LADS are the only first moves from LADY that keep you on track for a 6-move solution to POOP. The only other valid first move, LAZY, adds an extra step to your path.

How many shortest solutions are there for today's puzzle starting with LADY?

There are exactly 2 shortest solutions for today’s puzzle, both reaching POOP in 6 moves. One path goes through LADS, and the other through LACY.

What happens if I start with LAZY from LADY?

Starting with LAZY from LADY means you will not achieve the par score of 6 moves. This move costs one extra move, meaning your solution will be at least 7 moves long.

Do all paths from LADY eventually converge?

While the two shortest paths from LADY diverge after the first move (one going through LADS and the other through LACY), all valid paths will eventually lead to POOP. The puzzle states that every legal word can reach POOP.