Poople #135 Answer: SASS to POOP
December 27, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SASS to POOP.
SASS connects to 14 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #134 (ARID, par 6) by 1 move(s). #134 ARID
Easier than #136 (DUET, par 6) by 1 move(s). #136 DUET
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's puzzle, from SASS to POOP, has only one shortest path. Follow BASS to BOSS, then BOOS to BOOP for a quick finish!
Bridge words
- SASS(noun)
- Impertinent or disrespectful back talk; impudence.
- BASS(noun)
- A low-pitched sound or tone.
- BOSS(noun)
- A person in charge of an organization or department.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from SASS
SASS has 14 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 #135 answer?
The #135 start word is SASS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SASS -> BASS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's SASS to POOP puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest route for Puzzle #135. The unique path goes through BASS, BOSS, BOOS, and BOOP before reaching POOP.
What is the best first move from SASS to stay on track for the shortest solution?
The only first move from SASS that leads to a 5-move solution is BASS. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your path.
I tried starting with LASS, MASS, or PASS. Why didn't those lead to the shortest solution?
While LASS, MASS, and PASS are valid first moves from SASS, they each cost one extra move compared to the par. These words will lead to a 6-move solution rather than the shortest 5-move path.
SASS has many neighbors. Which first moves put me furthest from the shortest path?
Starting with SACS, SARS, or SASH will add two extra moves to your solution. These moves will result in a 7-move path to POOP, making them the least efficient first choices from SASS.