Poople #211 Answer: SHED to POOP
March 13, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SHED to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SHEDSLED2nd letter, H to L
- Step 2SLEDPLED1st letter, S to P
- Step 3PLEDPLOD3rd letter, E to O
- Step 4PLODPLOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 5PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from SHED to POOP.
SHED connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #210 (REAL, par 6) by 1 move(s). #210 REAL
Easier than #212 (YELP, par 6) by 1 move(s). #212 YELP
How the routes branch
Right after SHED, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SHOD, SLED. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from SHED to POOP is a smooth slide, with "pled" serving as a charmingly archaic pivot.
Bridge words
- SHED(noun)
- a simple structure, often for storage or shelter
- SLED(noun)
- A small vehicle on runners for sliding over snow.
- PLED(verb)
- A past tense of plead, meaning to argue or appeal earnestly.
- PLOD(verb)
- To walk slowly and heavily.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from SHED
SHED has 7 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 #211 answer?
The #211 start word is SHED. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SHED -> SLED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to get from SHED to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 3 shortest solutions for SHED to POOP. All of them involve changing SHED to either SHOD or SLED as the first step.
What are the best first moves from SHED?
The best first moves from SHED are SHOD and SLED, as both can lead to POOP in 4 additional steps, making a total of 5 moves which is the par for this puzzle. Other moves like SEED, SPED, and SUED will cost you one extra move to reach POOP.
What does PLED mean?
PLED is a past tense of the verb ‘plead’, meaning to argue or appeal earnestly. In one of the shortest solutions, SHED -> SLED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP, PLED is a key step.
Are there any first moves from SHED that lead to longer solutions?
Yes, some first moves from SHED will result in longer solutions. For example, moving to SHEA or SHES will cost two extra moves to reach POOP compared to the par of 5 moves.