Poople #234 Answer: BURL to POOP
April 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from BURL to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1BURLPURL1st letter, B to P
- Step 2PURLPULL3rd letter, R to L
- 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.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from BURL to POOP.
BURL connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after BURL, 4 different words keep the route just as short: BULL, BURN, BURP, PURL. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from BURL to POOP is a real "pull" to solve. It uses "pull" as a great bridge, transforming a knot into something more.
Bridge words
- BURL(noun)
- A woody outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree.
- PURL(noun)
- A knitting stitch that forms a horizontal ridge on the fabric.
- 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 BURL
BURL has 12 legal first moves. 4 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.
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What is the Poople #234 answer?
The #234 start word is BURL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BURL -> PURL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
How many different solutions are there for today's BURL to POOP puzzle?
There are exactly five shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. These solutions all take five moves to transform BURL into POOP, matching the par score. For example, one path is BURL to BURP to BUMP to PUMP to POMP to POOP.
Are there any first moves from BURL that don't lead to a shortest solution?
Yes, there are eight first moves from BURL that will cost you at least one extra move. These include words like BURB, BURG, and CURL. Sticking to BULL, BURN, BURP, or PURL will keep you on track for the par score.
What is the most common word in the shortest solutions for BURL to POOP?
The word POOL appears in three out of the five shortest solutions. It is a key step in paths that go through BULL, PULL, or PURL. This makes POOL a very efficient word to reach when solving this puzzle.
Does the word PURL, meaning a knitting stitch, play a significant role in solving today's puzzle?
Yes, PURL is one of the four first moves from BURL that leads to a shortest solution. The path BURL -> PURL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP is one of the five optimal solutions. This shows how a word with a specific meaning can be a crucial link in the word ladder.