Poople #136 Answer: DUET to POOP
December 28, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from DUET to POOP.
DUET connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #135 (SASS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #135 SASS
Harder than #137 (GORY, par 5) by 1 move(s). #137 GORY
How the routes branch
Right after DUET, 3 different words keep the route just as short: DUEL, DUES, DUST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From DUET, you could head straight for DUST, then LUST, LOST, and LOOT before hitting a LOOP. DUES and DUEL also reach POOP, but in longer paths.
Bridge words
- DUET(noun)
- a musical composition for two performers
- DUST(noun)
- Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter.
- LUST(noun)
- intense longing or sexual desire
- LOST(adjective)
- unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts
- LOOT(noun)
- goods, especially valuable items, stolen or taken by force
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from DUET
DUET has 6 legal first moves. 3 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 #136 answer?
The #136 start word is DUET. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: DUET -> DUST -> LUST -> LOST -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there from DUET?
There are exactly four shortest solutions from DUET. These paths include routes through DUES, DUEL, and DUST, all reaching POOP in 6 moves.
What are the best first moves from DUET?
The best first moves from DUET are DUEL, DUES, and DUST, as they all lead to a shortest path of 6 total moves. Each of these moves reaches POOP in 5 more steps.
Are there any first moves from DUET that make the puzzle harder?
Yes, making an initial move to DIET, DUCT, or SUET will add one extra move to your path. While these are valid words, they will result in a 7-move solution instead of the par 6.
Does the word DUST have any interesting connections in this puzzle?
Yes, DUST is part of one of the shortest solutions, leading to LUST, LOST, LOOT, and then LOOP. The word DUST means ‘Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter’.