Poople #140 Answer: BULK to POOP
January 1, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from BULK to POOP.
BULK connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #139 (RICH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #139 RICH
Easier than #141 (BYTE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #141 BYTE
How the routes branch
Right after BULK, 3 different words keep the route just as short: BUCK, BULL, BUNK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Starting from BULK, the shortest paths all pass through a BOOP. You can either BUCK or BULL your way to the end.
Bridge words
- BULK(noun)
- the main part of something; large mass or quantity
- BUCK(noun)
- A male deer, or a sudden jump made by a horse.
- BOCK(noun)
- A strong dark German lager traditionally brewed for spring.
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from BULK
BULK has 9 legal first moves. 3 of them stay 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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What is the Poople #140 answer?
The #140 start word is BULK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BULK -> BUCK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve BULK to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there are at least 4 solutions that reach POOP in 5 moves. All of these shortest paths begin by changing BULK to BUCK, BULL, or BUNK.
Which first moves from BULK lead to the shortest solutions?
To achieve the par of 5 moves, your first move from BULK must be BUCK, BULL, or BUNK. These three words allow you to reach POOP in 4 additional steps.
What happens if I start with BALK, BILK, BULB, BUSK, or HULK from BULK?
Choosing BALK, BILK, BULB, BUSK, or HULK as your first move from BULK will add one extra move to your solution. These paths will take 6 total moves to reach POOP.
Is there a first move from BULK that makes the puzzle significantly longer?
Yes, if you start with SULK from BULK, it will cost you two extra moves. This path will require 7 total moves to reach POOP, making it the longest first move listed.