Poople #148 Answer: BULB to POOP
January 9, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from BULB to POOP.
BULB connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 3.
Easier than #147 (EVEN, par 8) by 3 move(s). #147 EVEN
Easier than #149 (WENT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #149 WENT
How the routes branch
Right after BULL, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BOLL, PULL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POLL on move 3.
This BULB has two paths to POOP, but both must pass through BULL. From there, you can choose to PULL or BOLL your way to the finish line.
Bridge words
- BULB(noun)
- A rounded underground storage organ in some plants, like an onion or tulip.
- BULL(noun)
- An adult male bovine animal.
- PULL(verb)
- exert force on something to move it toward oneself
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from BULB
BULB has 3 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.
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 #148 answer?
The #148 start word is BULB. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BULB -> BULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there only one first move from BULB that stays on par?
Yes, only one first move from BULB leads to a par solution. Changing BULB to BULL is the only way to reach POOP in 5 total moves. Moving to BULK or BURB will cost you at least one extra move.
Are there many solutions for today's BULB puzzle?
No, there are only 2 shortest solutions for today’s BULB puzzle. Both solutions share the first step from BULB to BULL, then diverge before meeting again at POLL. This is a relatively small number of solutions compared to some other puzzles.
What is the key word that both shortest solutions share?
Both shortest solutions for BULB share the word BULL as their first step. From BULL, players can choose to go to BOLL or PULL, but both paths eventually lead to POLL and then POOL before reaching POOP. This makes BULL a critical pivot point in the puzzle.
What happens if I change BULB to BULK or BURB?
If you change BULB to BULK or BURB, you will still be able to reach POOP, but it will take at least one extra move. The par for this puzzle is 5 moves, and these first moves will put you off the shortest path. Only changing BULB to BULL keeps you on track for a par solution.