Poople #218 Answer: HAZE to POOP
March 20, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HAZE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HAZEDAZE1st letter, H to D
- Step 2DAZEDOZE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3DOZEDOME3rd letter, Z to M
- Step 4DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 5POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
13 distinct shortest path(s) from HAZE to POOP.
HAZE connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #217 (CAGE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #217 CAGE
Harder than #219 (YELL, par 5) by 1 move(s). #219 YELL
How the routes branch
Right after HAZE, 3 different words keep the route just as short: DAZE, HALE, HARE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle is a real head-scratcher! From "doze" to "dome," we see a surprisingly large leap. The path ends with a cheeky "poop."
Bridge words
- HAZE(noun)
- A slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles.
- DAZE(noun)
- a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment
- DOZE(verb)
- sleep lightly; nap
- DOME(noun)
- A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from HAZE
HAZE has 11 legal first moves. 3 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.
Costs two extra moves: 8 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 #218 answer?
The #218 start word is HAZE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: HAZE -> DAZE -> DOZE -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
The puzzle starts with HAZE. What are my best first moves?
From HAZE, you have three optimal first moves: DAZE, HALE, and HARE. Each of these will allow you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps, matching the par of 6 total moves. Other first moves like FAZE or MAZE will cost you at least one extra turn.
Are there many ways to solve HAZE to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 13 shortest solutions for HAZE to POOP, all reaching the par of 6 moves. These solutions explore different paths through words like HALE, DAZE, and HARE, eventually converging on POOP. For example, some paths go through POME, while others use POOL.
I see a lot of solutions go through POME. What does POME mean?
POME is a key word in several of the shortest solutions for HAZE to POOP. A pome is a type of fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or a pear. It helps connect to POMP, which then leads to POOP.
What is the significance of DAZE in this puzzle?
DAZE is one of the three optimal first moves from HAZE, allowing you to reach POOP in the par of 6 moves. It also opens up unique paths, such as HAZE -> DAZE -> DAME -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP, which is one of the shortest solutions. DAZE means a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment.