Poople #155 Answer: BUNS to POOP
January 16, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from BUNS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1BUNSBUBS3rd letter, N to B
- Step 2BUBSBOBS2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3BOBSBOOS3rd letter, B to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
7 distinct shortest path(s) from BUNS to POOP.
BUNS connects to 18 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after BUNS, 7 different words keep the route just as short: BUBS, BUDS, BUGS, BUMS, BUNK, BUTS, BUYS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
A delightful little ladder! It's fun how "bubs" serves as a quirky midpoint, transforming those buns into a boop.
Bridge words
- BUNS(noun)
- small, sweet, or savory bread rolls; buttocks
- BUBS(noun)
- A term of endearment for a baby or young child.
- BOBS(verb)
- A short, jerky movement up and down.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from BUNS
BUNS has 18 legal first moves. 7 of them stay 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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What is the Poople #155 answer?
The #155 start word is BUNS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BUNS -> BUBS -> BOBS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for BUNS to POOP?
There are at least 7 shortest solutions to get from BUNS to POOP. All of these solutions take 5 moves to complete the ladder.
What are some good first moves from BUNS?
Seven first moves from BUNS lead to a shortest solution, including BUBS, BUMS, and BUYS. Each of these words can reach POOP in 4 additional moves.
Are there any first moves from BUNS that make the puzzle much harder?
Yes, some first moves from BUNS will add two extra moves to the solution. For example, moving to FUNS, GUNS, or NUNS will result in a 7-move solution instead of the shortest 5-move path.
What is the meaning of the word BOOP?
BOOP means a gentle playful tap, especially on the nose. This word is a key step in many of the shortest solutions from BUNS to POOP.