Poople #210 Answer: REAL to POOP
March 12, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from REAL to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1REALDEAL1st letter, R to D
- Step 2DEALDELL3rd letter, A to L
- Step 3DELLDOLL2nd letter, E to O
- Step 4DOLLPOLL1st letter, D to P
- Step 5POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 6POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from REAL to POOP.
REAL connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #209 (TIDE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #209 TIDE
Harder than #211 (SHED, par 5) by 1 move(s). #211 SHED
How the routes branch
Right after REAL, 7 different words keep the route just as short: PEAL, READ, REAM, REAR, REEL, RIAL, TEAL. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This puzzle took a dark turn at the end. From Doll to Poop, it's a real head-scratcher.
Bridge words
- REAL(adjective)
- actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed
- DEAL(noun)
- An agreement or arrangement, especially in business; to distribute cards.
- DELL(noun)
- A small, secluded valley, usually wooded.
- DOLL(noun)
- A toy in the shape of a human figure, especially a baby or girl.
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from REAL
REAL has 15 legal first moves. 8 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #210 answer?
The #210 start word is REAL. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: REAL -> DEAL -> DELL -> DOLL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for REAL to POOP?
There are at least 20 shortest solutions for REAL to POOP. The true count may be higher, as the provided list is capped at 20 unique paths, each taking 6 moves.
Which first moves from REAL lead to the shortest solutions?
Eight first moves from REAL lead to the shortest solutions, reaching POOP in 5 additional moves. These are DEAL, PEAL, READ, REAM, REAR, REEL, RIAL, and TEAL.
Are there any first moves from REAL that don't lead to a shortest solution?
Yes, there are seven first moves from REAL that cost one extra move to reach POOP. These moves are HEAL, MEAL, REAP, SEAL, VEAL, WEAL, and ZEAL.
What is the most common second word in the shortest solutions from REAL?
The most common second word in the shortest solutions from REAL is REAR, appearing in four of the listed paths. These paths include sequences like REAL -> REAR -> ROAR and REAL -> REAR -> BEAR.