Poople #207 Answer: SPUN to POOP
March 9, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SPUN to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SPUNSPUR4th letter, N to R
- Step 2SPURSOUR2nd letter, P to O
- Step 3SOURPOUR1st letter, S to P
- Step 4POURPOOR3rd letter, U to O
- Step 5POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SPUN to POOP.
SPUN connects to 6 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #206 (UNIT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #206 UNIT
Easier than #208 (CENT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #208 CENT
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
That's a stinky solution! The path from SPUN to POOP makes quite the detour through SOUR, like a dog chasing its tail before finding the finish line.
Bridge words
- SPUN(verb)
- Past tense of spin; to turn or cause to turn rapidly.
- SPUR(verb)
- to urge or encourage someone to do something; a device worn on a rider's heel
- SOUR(adjective)
- Having an acidic taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable.
- POUR(verb)
- to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from SPUN
SPUN has 6 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #207 answer?
The #207 start word is SPUN. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SPUN -> SPUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from SPUN to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest route. The path SPUN -> SPUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP is the unique solution that reaches POOP in 5 moves.
Which first move from SPUN keeps me on the shortest path?
The only first move from SPUN that keeps you on the shortest path is SPUR. Moving to SPUR allows you to reach POOP in 4 more moves, for a total of 5 moves.
What happens if I start with SPUD from SPUN?
Moving from SPUN to SPUD will cost you one extra move compared to the shortest solution. While SPUD is a valid first move, it will require more than 5 total moves to reach POOP.
Are there any first moves from SPUN that lead to significantly longer paths?
Yes, several first moves from SPUN will cost you two extra moves. Changing to SHUN, SPAN, SPIN, or STUN will make your path to POOP two moves longer than the par of 5.