Poople #113 Answer: RICE to POOP
December 5, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RICE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RICEDICE1st letter, R to D
- Step 2DICEDIME3rd letter, C to M
- Step 3DIMEDOME2nd letter, I to O
- Step 4DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- 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.
17 distinct shortest path(s) from RICE to POOP.
RICE connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #112 (PEAS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #112 PEAS
Harder than #114 (DUEL, par 5) by 1 move(s). #114 DUEL
How the routes branch
Right after RICE, 6 different words keep the route just as short: DICE, LICE, RILE, RIME, RIPE, RISE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle, RICE to POOP, has a lovely set of paths that all eventually lead to POME and POMP. It is nice to see so many routes through DIME and DOME.
Bridge words
- RICE(noun)
- A cereal grain, or the plant it comes from, widely cultivated.
- DICE(noun)
- Small cubes used in games, marked with one to six spots on each side.
- DIME(noun)
- a 10-cent coin of the United States and Canada
- DOME(noun)
- A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from RICE
RICE has 14 legal first moves. 6 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 #113 answer?
The #113 start word is RICE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RICE -> DICE -> DIME -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from RICE that lead to a dead end?
No, every valid first move from RICE will eventually lead to POOP. While some moves like MICE or RICH add an extra turn, none of them are impossible paths. The worst a move does is cost extra turns.
What is special about the words POME and POMP in this puzzle?
POME and POMP are critical bridge words that many solutions pass through on their way to POOP. For instance, paths like RIPE -> PIPE -> POPE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP and RICE -> RIME -> DIME -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP both converge there. This makes them central to reaching the final destination.
Are there many ways to get from RICE to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 17 shortest solutions for today’s puzzle, which is a good number of options. This variety allows players to explore different paths, such as those starting with RILE, RIME, or LICE, all leading to POOP in 6 moves. This offers a rich experience for players.
What are the most common first moves from RICE that stay on the shortest path?
The most common first moves from RICE that keep you on the shortest path are DICE, LICE, RILE, RIME, RIPE, and RISE. These six words allow you to reach POOP in 5 additional moves, maintaining the par of 6. Other moves like MICE or RACE will add an extra move to your solution.