Poople #203 Answer: SAWS to POOP
March 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SAWS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SAWSCAWS1st letter, S to C
- Step 2CAWSCOWS2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3COWSCOOS3rd letter, W to O
- Step 4COOSCOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from SAWS to POOP.
SAWS connects to 19 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #202 (JARS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #202 JARS
Easier than #204 (LAKE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #204 LAKE
How the routes branch
Right after SAWS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAWS, SOWS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from SAWS to POOP is a short, sweet trip through the barnyard. That central COWS is doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Bridge words
- SAWS(noun)
- cutting tools with a toothed blade; past tense of see
- CAWS(noun)
- The harsh cry of a crow or raven.
- COWS(noun)
- Fully grown female bovines, kept for milk or meat.
- COOS(verb)
- makes a soft murmuring sound like a dove
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from SAWS
SAWS has 19 legal first moves. 2 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 #203 answer?
The #203 start word is SAWS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SAWS -> CAWS -> COWS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
How many different ways are there to get from SAWS to POOP?
There are at least 3 solutions from SAWS to POOP, all of which reach POOP in 5 moves. Two paths go through SOWS, and one goes through CAWS.
Which first moves from SAWS get me to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Only two first moves from SAWS will keep you on track to reach POOP in 5 moves: CAWS and SOWS. All other first moves will add at least one extra move to your path.
What is the meaning of the word CAWS?
CAWS means the harsh cry of a crow or raven. This word is a valid first move from SAWS, leading to a 5-move solution to POOP.