Poople #123 Answer: DUES to POOP
December 15, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from DUES to POOP.
DUES connects to 12 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #122 (ODDS, par 7) by 2 move(s). #122 ODDS
Easier than #124 (SASH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #124 SASH
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
The only shortest path from DUES to POOP goes through DOER, a person who gets things done. It seems fitting!
Bridge words
- DUES(noun)
- A payment or fee that is owed, often to an organization.
- DOES(verb)
- third person singular present of do
- DOER(noun)
- A person who gets things done or takes action, rather than just thinking.
- DOOR(noun)
- A movable barrier in a wall or opening for entering or leaving a building.
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from DUES
DUES has 12 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #123 answer?
The #123 start word is DUES. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DUES -> DOES -> DOER -> DOOR -> POOR -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from DUES to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path for DUES. The unique 5-move solution goes DUES -> DOES -> DOER -> DOOR -> POOR -> POOP. Any other first move will lead to a longer solution.
What is the best first move from DUES?
The best first move from DUES is DOES, which leads to the only 5-move solution. All other first moves, such as CUES or DIES, will add at least one extra move to your path to POOP. For example, DUET and DUOS will cost two extra moves.
How many first moves from DUES lead to a non-optimal path?
There are 11 first moves from DUES that lead to a path longer than the shortest 5-move solution. These include CUES, DIES, DUBS, DUDS, DUEL, DYES, HUES, RUES, SUES, DUET, and DUOS. All of these will cost at least one extra move to reach POOP.