Poople #153 Answer: EVER to POOP
January 14, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from EVER to POOP takes 8 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1EVEREVES4th letter, R to S
- Step 2EVESEYES2nd letter, V to Y
- Step 3EYESDYES1st letter, E to D
- Step 4DYESDOES2nd letter, Y to O
- Step 5DOESDOER4th letter, S to R
- Step 6DOERDOOR3rd letter, E to O
- Step 7DOORPOOR1st letter, D to P
- Step 8POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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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.
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 #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.
Is there only one way to start from EVER and still reach POOP in the par of 8 moves?
Yes, to solve Poople #153 in the par of 8 moves, your first step from EVER must be to EVES. Any other first move, such as EVEN, EWER, AVER, or OVER, will add at least one extra move to your path.
How many different shortest solutions are there for EVER to POOP?
There are exactly two shortest solutions for Poople #153, both taking 8 moves. Both paths go through EVES, EYES, and DYES, but then they diverge before rejoining at DOER.
Do all solutions to Poople #153 share any common words?
Yes, all solutions for Poople #153 share the word DYES. After DYES, the paths temporarily split, with some going through DOES and others through DYER, but they all converge again at DOER.
What is the longest first move I could make from EVER and still reach POOP?
The longest first moves from EVER are AVER and OVER, both adding two extra moves to your path. This means starting with AVER or OVER will result in a 10-move solution to POOP.