Poople #114 Answer: DUEL to POOP
December 6, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DUEL to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DUELDULL3rd letter, E to L
- Step 2DULLPULL1st letter, D to P
- Step 3PULLPOLL2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from DUEL to POOP.
DUEL connects to 5 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 3.
Easier than #113 (RICE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #113 RICE
Easier than #115 (WAGE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #115 WAGE
How the routes branch
Right after DULL, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DOLL, PULL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POLL on move 3.
DUEL's shortest paths all go DULL. From there, players can take DOLL or PULL to reach POLL on their way to POOP.
Bridge words
- DUEL(noun)
- A pre-arranged combat between two people, fought with deadly weapons.
- DULL(adjective)
- lacking interest or excitement; not sharp or vivid
- PULL(verb)
- exert force on something to move it toward oneself
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from DUEL
DUEL has 5 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 #114 answer?
The #114 start word is DUEL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DUEL -> DULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is DULL the only first move from DUEL that leads to a shortest solution?
Yes, DULL is the only first move from DUEL that can lead to a 5-move solution to POOP. All other first moves, such as DUAL, DUES, FUEL, and DUET, will result in a longer path.
After moving from DUEL to DULL, are there multiple ways to reach POOP in the minimum number of steps?
Yes, after DUEL to DULL, there are two distinct paths that maintain the shortest solution length. You can proceed to DOLL or PULL, both of which lead to a 5-move solution to POOP.
How many total shortest solutions are there from DUEL to POOP?
There are two distinct shortest solutions from DUEL to POOP, both taking 5 moves. Both paths begin with DUEL -> DULL, then diverge before meeting again at POLL on their way to POOP.
Do all first moves from DUEL eventually lead to POOP?
Yes, all five valid neighbors of DUEL will eventually lead to POOP. While DULL is the only move that leads to a 5-move solution, moves like DUAL, DUES, FUEL, and DUET will still get you there, just in more steps.