Poople #195 Answer: MODE to POOP
February 25, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from MODE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1MODEBODE1st letter, M to B
- Step 2BODEBODS4th letter, E to S
- Step 3BODSBOOS3rd letter, D 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.
14 distinct shortest path(s) from MODE to POOP.
MODE connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after MODE, 6 different words keep the route just as short: BODE, CODE, MODS, MOLE, MOPE, MORE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder to POOP is anything but rude, with a playful BODE that's quite shrewd.
Bridge words
- MODE(noun)
- A way or manner in which something occurs or is experienced.
- BODE(verb)
- to be an omen of a particular outcome
- BODS(noun)
- people or individuals, often used informally or humorously
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from MODE
MODE has 12 legal first moves. 6 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #195 answer?
The #195 start word is MODE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: MODE -> BODE -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there to reach POOP from MODE?
There are at least 14 shortest solutions to reach POOP from MODE. Each of these solutions takes the par of 5 moves to complete the ladder.
What is the best first move from MODE?
The best first moves from MODE are BODE, CODE, MODS, MOLE, MOPE, and MORE. All of these moves allow you to reach POOP in just 4 additional steps, matching the par score.
Are there any first moves from MODE that should be avoided?
Yes, starting with MADE will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. Other moves like LODE, MOTE, MOVE, NODE, and RODE will each add one extra move to your path.
Does the word BODE have a special meaning in this puzzle?
BODE means to be an omen of a particular outcome. It is one of the six first moves from MODE that leads to a shortest solution to POOP.