Poople #200 Answer: DUKE to POOP
March 2, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DUKE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DUKEPUKE1st letter, D to P
- Step 2PUKEPOKE2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3POKEPOME3rd letter, K to M
- 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 DUKE to POOP.
DUKE connects to 7 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
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 puzzle is going for a ride! From Duke to Poop, it’s a short trip from royalty to something a bit less regal.
Bridge words
- DUKE(noun)
- A male ruler of a small independent state; a nobleman of the highest rank.
- PUKE(verb)
- To vomit or regurgitate food from the stomach.
- POKE(verb)
- to prod or push something with a finger or pointed object
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from DUKE
DUKE has 7 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 #200 answer?
The #200 start word is DUKE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DUKE -> PUKE -> POKE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is it true that there's only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for DUKE to POOP. The unique path is DUKE to PUKE, then POKE, POME, and POMP before reaching POOP. All other first moves from DUKE will take longer than 5 moves.
What is the best first move from DUKE?
The best first move from DUKE is PUKE, which allows you to reach POOP in 4 more moves for a total of 5. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your path. For example, moving to DIKE or DUNE will cost an extra move.
Which first moves from DUKE will cost me the most extra turns?
Moving from DUKE to DUDE will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. This is the longest option among the available first moves. Other first moves like DIKE, DUNE, DUPE, JUKE, and NUKE only cost one extra move.