Poople #213 Answer: FUEL to POOP
March 15, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from FUEL to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1FUELFULL3rd letter, E to L
- Step 2FULLPULL1st letter, F to P
- Step 3PULLPOLL2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from FUEL to POOP.
FUEL connects to 4 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #212 (YELP, par 6) by 1 move(s). #212 YELP
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
FUEL to POOP, what a journey! The word "PULL" really tugs this ladder along.
Bridge words
- FUEL(noun)
- material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
- FULL(adjective)
- Containing or holding as much as possible; complete; abundant.
- PULL(verb)
- exert force on something to move it toward oneself
- 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 FUEL
FUEL has 4 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #213 answer?
The #213 start word is FUEL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: FUEL -> FULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from FUEL to POOP?
Yes, for Puzzle #213, there is only one shortest solution. This unique path is FUEL -> FULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP, achieving the par score of 5 moves.
Which first moves from FUEL lead to a longer solution?
Three of the four possible first moves from FUEL will cost you an extra move. These moves are DUEL, FEEL, and FURL, each leading to a solution that takes 6 moves instead of the par of 5.
What is the best first move to make from FUEL?
The best first move from FUEL is to change it to FULL. This is the only first move that keeps you on track for the shortest solution, reaching POOP in 4 more moves.