Poople #109 Answer: DUDE to POOP
December 1, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DUDE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DUDEDUKE3rd letter, D to K
- Step 2DUKEPUKE1st letter, D to P
- Step 3PUKEPOKE2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4POKEPOME3rd letter, K to M
- Step 5POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from DUDE to POOP.
DUDE connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #108 (LIVE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #108 LIVE
Harder than #110 (HARP, par 5) by 1 move(s). #110 HARP
How the routes branch
Right after DUDE, 4 different words keep the route just as short: DUDS, DUKE, DUNE, DUPE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From DUDE, one path leads you to PUKE before you can POKE your way to POOP. Other paths from DUDE are more refined, ending with POME and POMP.
Bridge words
- DUDE(noun)
- A man, fellow, or guy; often used as a term of address.
- DUKE(noun)
- A male ruler of a small independent state; a nobleman of the highest rank.
- PUKE(verb)
- To vomit or regurgitate food from the stomach.
- POKE(verb)
- to prod or push something with a finger or pointed object
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from DUDE
DUDE has 6 legal first moves. 4 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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What is the Poople #109 answer?
The #109 start word is DUDE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: DUDE -> DUKE -> PUKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from DUDE that lead to a dead end?
No, all six possible first moves from DUDE will eventually lead to POOP. The moves DUDS, DUKE, DUNE, and DUPE are on the shortest path, while NUDE and RUDE cost one extra move.
How many different shortest solutions are there for DUDE to POOP?
There are five distinct shortest solutions to get from DUDE to POOP. Each of these solutions takes exactly six moves, which is the par for this puzzle.
Does the word PUKE appear in any of the shortest solutions?
Yes, PUKE is part of one of the shortest solutions. The path DUDE -> DUKE -> PUKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP is one of the five shortest ways to solve this puzzle.
Which first moves from DUDE keep me on track for the par score?
Four first moves from DUDE keep you on track for the par score of 6. These optimal first moves are DUDS, DUKE, DUNE, and DUPE, each leading to a 6-move solution.