Poople #209 Answer: TIDE to POOP
March 11, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TIDE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TIDETIME3rd letter, D to M
- Step 2TIMETOME2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3TOMEPOME1st letter, T 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 TIDE to POOP.
TIDE connects to 11 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #208 (CENT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #208 CENT
Easier than #210 (REAL, par 6) by 1 move(s). #210 REAL
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 TIDE to POOP ladder took a juicy turn through a fruit. The path was quite linear, with only single-letter changes.
Bridge words
- TIDE(noun)
- The alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day.
- TIME(noun)
- The indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future
- TOME(noun)
- A large or scholarly book.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from TIDE
TIDE has 11 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 #209 answer?
The #209 start word is TIDE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TIDE -> TIME -> TOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve TIDE to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest path for TIDE to POOP. You must go TIDE to TIME, then TOME, then POME, then POMP, to reach POOP in 5 moves.
What is the best first move from TIDE if I want to solve it quickly?
The best first move from TIDE is TIME. This move keeps you on track for the shortest solution of 5 moves to POOP. Any other first move will cost you at least one extra turn.
Are there any first moves from TIDE that make the puzzle much harder?
Yes, several first moves from TIDE will add two extra turns to your solution. Moving to AIDE, HIDE, RIDE, SIDE, TIDY, or WIDE will make your path to POOP two moves longer than the par.
What does POME mean in the solution path?
POME refers to a fleshy fruit with a core, like an apple or pear. This word is a key step in the unique shortest path from TIDE to POOP. It bridges TOME and POMP.