Poople #108 Answer: LIVE to POOP
November 30, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LIVE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LIVELIME3rd letter, V to M
- Step 2LIMELIMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 3LIMPPIMP1st letter, L to P
- Step 4PIMPPOMP2nd letter, I to O
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LIVE to POOP.
LIVE connects to 15 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #107 (LADY, par 6) by 1 move(s). #107 LADY
Easier than #109 (DUDE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #109 DUDE
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today, we're all about that LIME. It's the only first move from LIVE that gets you to POOP in the minimum five steps!
Bridge words
- LIVE(verb)
- To be alive; to have life.
- LIME(noun)
- A green citrus fruit, or a white powdery substance.
- LIMP(verb)
- to walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged leg or foot
- PIMP(noun)
- A man who controls prostitutes and arranges clients for them.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from LIVE
LIVE has 15 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 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 #108 answer?
The #108 start word is LIVE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LIVE -> LIME -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from LIVE to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest route. It goes LIVE -> LIME -> LIMP -> PIMP -> POMP -> POOP, reaching POOP in 5 moves.
What is the best first move from LIVE?
The best first move from LIVE is LIME. This is the only move that allows you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves.
Are there any first moves from LIVE that add more than one extra move to the par?
Yes, there are six first moves from LIVE that add two extra moves to the par. These moves are FIVE, GIVE, HIVE, JIVE, LAVE, and VIVE.
How many neighbors does LIVE have?
LIVE has 15 valid neighbors. This means there are many options for your first move, but only one leads to the shortest solution.