Poople #247 Answer: BURY to POOP
April 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from BURY to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1BURYBURN4th letter, Y to N
- Step 2BURNBORN2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3BORNBOON3rd letter, R to O
- Step 4BOONBOOP4th letter, N to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from BURY to POOP.
BURY connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #246 (ALES, par 8) by 3 move(s). #246 ALES
Easier than #248 (PACT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #248 PACT
How the routes branch
Right after BURY, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BURN, BURP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder is a real gas! The word "boon" is a lucky break.
Bridge words
- BURY(verb)
- put or hide underground; cover from sight
- BURN(verb)
- to be on fire; to consume or damage with fire or heat
- BORN(adjective)
- brought into existence as a result of birth
- BOON(noun)
- A helpful or beneficial thing; a blessing or advantage.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from BURY
BURY has 11 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 #247 answer?
The #247 start word is BURY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BURY -> BURN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
What are the shortest solutions for BURY to POOP?
There are two shortest solutions, both taking 5 moves. One path is BURY -> BURP -> BUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP, and the other is BURY -> BURN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from BURY that lead to a dead end?
No, every legal word in Poople can eventually reach POOP. However, some first moves from BURY, like BUOY, BUSY, FURY, and JURY, will cost you two extra moves compared to the shortest paths.
Which first moves from BURY keep me on track for the par score?
Only two first moves from BURY keep you on track for the par of 5 moves: BURN and BURP. Both of these lead to a solution in 4 additional steps.
What is the meaning of the word BOON in this puzzle?
The word BOON means a helpful or beneficial thing, a blessing or advantage. It appears in one of the shortest solutions: BURY -> BURN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.