Poople #229 Answer: READ to POOP
March 31, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from READ to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1READROAD2nd letter, E to O
- Step 2ROADGOAD1st letter, R to G
- Step 3GOADGOOD3rd letter, A to O
- Step 4GOODGOOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 5GOOPPOOP1st letter, G to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from READ to POOP.
READ connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #228 (MUSH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #228 MUSH
Easier than #230 (MUSE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #230 MUSE
How the routes branch
Right after ROAD, 2 different words keep the route just as short: GOAD, ROOD. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This Poople puzzle just feels dirty. From "read" to "poop" in five steps, "goad" did a lot of heavy lifting here.
Bridge words
- READ(verb)
- to look at written words and understand them
- ROAD(noun)
- a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface
- GOAD(verb)
- provoke or annoy (someone) to stimulate an action or reaction
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from READ
READ has 12 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #229 answer?
The #229 start word is READ. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: READ -> ROAD -> GOAD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for READ to POOP?
There are exactly 4 shortest solutions for READ to POOP. All of them begin with READ to ROAD, then diverge before rejoining at POOP.
What is the best first move from READ?
The best first move from READ is ROAD, which leads to POOP in 4 additional moves. Other first moves like BEAD or HEAD will cost you at least one extra move to reach POOP.
Are there any other first moves that lead to a shortest path?
No, ROAD is the only first move from READ that leads to a shortest path to POOP. All other first moves, such as BEAD, HEAD, or LEAD, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
Do all shortest solutions pass through the same words?
All shortest solutions for READ to POOP share the first step, going from READ to ROAD. After that, they split, with some paths going through GOAD and others through ROOD, before ultimately converging at POOP.