Poople #147 Answer: EVEN to POOP
January 8, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from EVEN to POOP.
EVEN connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 4 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 5.
Harder than #146 (GIFT, par 5) by 3 move(s). #146 GIFT
Harder than #148 (BULB, par 5) by 3 move(s). #148 BULB
How the routes branch
Right after DYES, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DOES, DYER. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at DOER on move 5.
Today's puzzle, EVEN, has a surprisingly narrow path. All solutions must pass through EVES, EYES, and DYES before reaching the finish line.
Bridge words
- EVEN(adjective)
- level, flat, or smooth; equal in number or amount
- EVES(noun)
- The period of time immediately before an event or occasion.
- EYES(noun)
- organs of sight
- DYES(noun)
- Substances used to color materials like fabric or hair.
- 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 EVEN
EVEN has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 7 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 9 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 10 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 #147 answer?
The #147 start word is EVEN. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: EVEN -> EVES -> EYES -> DYES -> DOES -> DOER -> DOOR -> POOR -> POOP.
What is the shortest path from EVEN to POOP?
The shortest path from EVEN to POOP is 8 moves long. One such path is EVEN -> EVES -> EYES -> DYES -> DYER -> DOER -> DOOR -> POOR -> POOP. There are two unique shortest solutions for this puzzle.
Are there any other first moves from EVEN besides EVES?
Yes, there are two other first moves from EVEN besides EVES. Moving to EVER costs one extra move, and moving to OVEN costs two extra moves. All three of EVEN’s valid neighbors can eventually lead to POOP.
Why do all solutions go through DYES?
All solutions must pass through DYES because it is a critical bridge word in the puzzle. After DYES, solutions split into paths involving DOES or DYER, but they all reconverge at DOER before reaching POOP. This makes DYES an unavoidable step in every possible route.