Poople #154 Answer: SHAG to POOP
January 15, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SHAG to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SHAGSLAG2nd letter, H to L
- Step 2SLAGSLOG3rd letter, A to O
- Step 3SLOGSLOP4th letter, G to P
- Step 4SLOPPLOP1st letter, S to P
- Step 5PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from SHAG to POOP.
SHAG connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 4.
Easier than #153 (EVER, par 8) by 3 move(s). #153 EVER
How the routes branch
Right after SLAG, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLAP, SLOG. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 4.
This ladder has a fun symmetry, starting with "shag" and ending with "poop." "Slog" is a great pivot point.
Bridge words
- SHAG(noun)
- A type of carpet or rug with a long, thick pile.
- SLAG(noun)
- stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting or refining of ore
- SLOG(verb)
- work hard over a period of time
- SLOP(noun)
- wet, unappetizing, and often leftover food, especially for animals
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from SHAG
SHAG has 9 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 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 #154 answer?
The #154 start word is SHAG. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SHAG -> SLAG -> SLOG -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.
Why does the puzzle description say there are 9 valid neighbors for SHAG, but only 8 are listed under "First moves"?
The puzzle description is correct that SHAG has 9 valid neighbors. The first moves list only shows the 8 words that can lead to POOP, with SLAG being the only one that reaches POOP in 4 more moves. There is one other valid neighbor not listed that cannot reach POOP.
Is there a trick to getting to POOP quickly from SHAG?
Yes, there is one optimal first move from SHAG: SLAG. All three shortest solutions begin with SHAG to SLAG. Any other first move, such as SCAG or SHAM, will add at least one extra move to your path to POOP.
Do I have to use the word SLAG to solve this puzzle?
Not necessarily, but it is the only way to achieve the par score of 5 moves. All three shortest solutions use SLAG as their second word. If you choose a different first move like SHAH, it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP.
How many different shortest solutions are there for SHAG to POOP?
There are at least 3 shortest solutions for this puzzle. All of them are 5 moves long and begin with SHAG to SLAG. From SLAG, you can go to SLAP or SLOG to continue on a shortest path.