Poople #170 Answer: SAVE to POOP
January 31, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SAVE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SAVESAME3rd letter, V to M
- Step 2SAMESOME2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3SOMEPOME1st letter, S to P
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SAVE to POOP.
SAVE connects to 17 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #169 (QUAD, par 8) by 3 move(s). #169 QUAD
Easier than #171 (WAIT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #171 WAIT
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This ladder from SAVE to POOP is a real head-scratcher! The word POME really stands out as a clever, fruity pivot.
Bridge words
- SAME(adjective)
- identical; not different; resembling in every way
- SOME(determiner)
- an unspecified amount or number of; a certain indefinite quantity
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from SAVE
SAVE has 17 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 #170 answer?
The #170 start word is SAVE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SAVE -> SAME -> SOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve the SAVE puzzle in five moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for the SAVE puzzle. The unique path is SAVE to SAME to SOME to POME to POMP to POOP. All other first moves from SAVE add at least one extra step to the solution.
Which first move from SAVE is the best to take?
The best first move from SAVE is SAME, as it is the only one that keeps you on the shortest path to POOP. Taking SAME leads to a solution in four more moves. All other first moves, such as CAVE or PAVE, will add at least one extra move to your total.
I'm stuck on SAVE. What are some good first moves?
The best first move from SAVE is SAME, which leads to the shortest solution. Other good first moves that only add one extra step include CAVE, PAVE, SAFE, and SANE. These moves will still get you to POOP, but in six total steps instead of five.