Poople #245 Answer: VOID to POOP
April 16, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from VOID to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1VOIDROID1st letter, V to R
- Step 2ROIDROOD3rd letter, I to O
- Step 3ROODGOOD1st letter, R to G
- 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.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from VOID to POOP.
VOID connects to 1 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #244 (JAVA, par 7) by 2 move(s). #244 JAVA
Easier than #246 (ALES, par 8) by 3 move(s). #246 ALES
How the routes branch
Right after ROOD, 3 different words keep the route just as short: GOOD, HOOD, ROOF. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
That was a quick climb! Two letters changed in the first two steps, then it was a smooth single-letter slide to the finish.
Bridge words
- VOID(noun)
- An empty space; not valid or legally binding.
- ROID(noun)
- A steroid, especially an anabolic steroid.
- ROOD(noun)
- A crucifix, especially one positioned above the rood screen of a church.
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from VOID
VOID has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #245 answer?
The #245 start word is VOID. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: VOID -> ROID -> ROOD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
Why did my solution to VOID take so many steps?
The only first move from VOID is to ROID, which is two letters different. This means your solution will always be at least 5 steps long, as it takes an extra step to change two letters at once. All three shortest solutions begin with VOID to ROID, then continue to ROOD.
Are there really only three ways to solve today's puzzle?
No, there are at least three solutions to today’s puzzle. All known solutions pass through ROOD, and from there you can go to GOOD, HOOD, or ROOF. All three of those words lead to POOP.
What is a ROOD?
A ROOD is a crucifix, especially one positioned above the rood screen of a church. This word is an important step in all known solutions to today’s puzzle. From ROOD, you can reach POOP through GOOD, HOOD, or ROOF.
Why does VOID only have one first move?
VOID has only one valid neighbor because only one single-letter change results in another valid four-letter word. That word is ROID, which is a key step in all known solutions. From ROID, you can change to ROOD, then continue to POOP.