Poople #154 Answer: SHAG to POOP
January 15, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
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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.
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 #154 answer?
The #154 start word is SHAG. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SHAG -> SLAG -> SLOG -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #154 take?
Poople #154 (SHAG) has a par of 5. The shortest path from SHAG to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #154 have?
Poople #154 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from SHAG to POOP.
How hard is Poople #154?
Poople #154 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.