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Poople #112 Answer: PEAS to POOP

December 4, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from PEAS to POOP takes 5 moves.

Shortest path

PEASPEESPEEPPREPPROPPOOP
  1. Step 1PEASPEES3rd letter, A to E
  2. Step 2PEESPEEP4th letter, S to P
  3. Step 3PEEPPREP2nd letter, E to R
  4. Step 4PREPPROP3rd letter, E to O
  5. Step 5PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle

Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

3 distinct shortest path(s) from PEAS to POOP.

PEAS connects to 14 other valid words.

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

Easier than #111 (FAWN, par 6) by 1 move(s). #111 FAWN

Easier than #113 (RICE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #113 RICE

How the routes branch

Right after PEAS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: PEAT, PEES. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

PEAS has two optimal first moves, PEAT and PEES, both of which lead to a 5-move solution. The path through PEAT branches to either PLAP or PLOT.

Bridge words

PEAS(noun)
Small, round, green seeds eaten as a vegetable
PEES(verb)
To urinate; to discharge urine from the body.
PEEP(noun)
A quick or secret look.
PREP(verb)
To prepare something in advance.
PROP(noun)
A support placed under or against something to hold it up.

First moves from PEAS

PEAS has 14 legal first moves. 2 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.

PEATPEES

Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.

PEAKPEALPEARPECSPEGSPENSPEPSPETSPEWS

Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.

SEASTEASYEAS

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FAQ

What is the Poople #112 answer?

The #112 start word is PEAS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PEAS -> PEES -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.

What are the optimal first moves from PEAS?

The optimal first moves from PEAS are PEAT and PEES. Both of these moves lead to a solution that reaches POOP in 4 additional steps, making a total of 5 moves.

Are there any other first moves from PEAS that are not optimal?

Yes, there are several other first moves from PEAS that are not optimal. Moves like PEAK, PEAL, and PEAR will cost you one extra move, while SEAS, TEAS, and YEAS will cost two extra moves to reach POOP.

How many shortest solutions are there for PEAS to POOP?

There are 3 shortest solutions for PEAS to POOP, all of which are 5 moves long. Two of these solutions go through PEAT, and one goes through PEES.

What is the meaning of the word PEEP in this puzzle?

In this puzzle, PEEP means a quick or secret look. It is a word that appears in one of the shortest solution paths, specifically PEAS -> PEES -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.