Poople #243 Answer: SWAY to POOP
April 14, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SWAY to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SWAYSLAY2nd letter, W to L
- Step 2SLAYPLAY1st letter, S to P
- Step 3PLAYPLOY3rd letter, A to O
- Step 4PLOYPLOP4th letter, Y to P
- Step 5PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from SWAY to POOP.
SWAY connects to 10 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 3 move(s) later, at move 4.
Easier than #242 (BUSH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #242 BUSH
Easier than #244 (JAVA, par 7) by 2 move(s). #244 JAVA
How the routes branch
Right after SWAY, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLAY, SWAP. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 4.
This ladder is a real swayer, going from "sway" to "poop" in five steps. "Ploy" makes for a fun, sneaky bridge word.
Bridge words
- SWAY(verb)
- move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward
- SLAY(verb)
- to kill in a violent way
- PLAY(verb)
- Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious purpose.
- PLOY(noun)
- A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's advantage.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from SWAY
SWAY has 10 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #243 answer?
The #243 start word is SWAY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SWAY -> SLAY -> PLAY -> PLOY -> PLOP -> POOP.
Why are there so many solutions for SWAY to POOP?
This puzzle has at least 6 distinct solutions because the paths quickly converge. All solutions pass through PLOP as their penultimate word, and the first moves SLAY and SWAP both lead to a par solution.
What's the best first move from SWAY?
The best first moves from SWAY are SLAY and SWAP, both of which lead to a par solution in 4 additional moves. Other moves like SPAY or STAY will cost you an extra turn.
Is AWAY a good first move from SWAY?
No, AWAY is not a good first move from SWAY; it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. This makes it the least efficient first move among SWAY’s neighbors.
How do the solutions for SWAY to POOP typically flow?
All solutions for SWAY to POOP share a common structure where they diverge early and then meet again at PLOP. After SWAY, players can choose SLAY or SWAP, and all paths ultimately lead to PLOP before the final step to POOP.