Poople #153 Answer: EVER to POOP

January 14, 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 EVER to POOP.

EVER connects to 5 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 4 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 5.

Harder than #152 (GOSH, par 5) by 3 move(s). #152 GOSH

Harder than #154 (SHAG, par 5) by 3 move(s). #154 SHAG

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.

"Ever" to "Poop" in eight steps! That "Dyes" to "Does" feels like a real gut punch, but the rest is a smooth ride.

Bridge words

EVER(adverb): at any time; at all times; continuously
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 EVER

EVER has 5 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 7 moves left to POOP.

EVES

Costs one extra move: 9 moves total to POOP.

EVENEWER

Costs two extra moves: 10 moves total to POOP.

AVEROVER

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FAQ

What is the Poople #153 answer?

The #153 start word is EVER. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: EVER -> EVES -> EYES -> DYES -> DOES -> DOER -> DOOR -> POOR -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #153 take?

Poople #153 (EVER) has a par of 8. The shortest path from EVER to POOP takes 8 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #153 have?

Poople #153 has 2 distinct shortest path(s) from EVER to POOP.

How hard is Poople #153?

Poople #153 is rated Hard with a par of 8 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.