Poople #250 Answer: RIND to POOP
April 21, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RIND to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RINDBIND1st letter, R to B
- Step 2BINDBOND2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3BONDBONK4th letter, D to K
- Step 4BONKBOOK3rd letter, N to O
- Step 5BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
8 distinct shortest path(s) from RIND to POOP.
RIND connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #249 (FLUX, par 5) by 1 move(s). #249 FLUX
Harder than #251 (BURR, par 5) by 1 move(s). #251 BURR
How the routes branch
Right after RIND, 3 different words keep the route just as short: BIND, FIND, RIAD. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
That "bonk" to "book" transition was a real head-scratcher! This ladder had a nice, steady descent into absurdity.
Bridge words
- RIND(noun)
- A tough outer layer of some fruits, cheeses, and meats.
- BIND(verb)
- tie or fasten tightly; unite or cause to cohere
- BOND(noun)
- a connection between two or more people or things
- BONK(verb)
- hit something or someone, often on the head
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from RIND
RIND has 9 legal first moves. 3 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 8 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 #250 answer?
The #250 start word is RIND. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RIND -> BIND -> BOND -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle?
Yes, there are at least 8 distinct shortest solutions for RIND to POOP. These solutions all take 6 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. For example, one path is RIND to RIAD to ROAD to ROOD to ROOF to POOF to POOP.
What are the best first moves from RIND?
The best first moves from RIND are BIND, FIND, and RIAD, as they keep you on track to solve the puzzle in the par of 6 moves. Moving to KIND, MIND, RAND, RINK, or WIND will add one extra move to your solution. Moving to RING will add two extra moves.
Is there a solution that uses the word BIND?
Yes, there is at least one solution that starts with BIND. One such path is RIND to BIND to BOND to BONK to BOOK to BOOP to POOP. BIND means to tie or fasten tightly, or to unite or cause to cohere.
Does RIND have many neighbors?
RIND has 9 valid neighbors, which is a good number for a starting word. This allows for several different opening moves, including BIND, FIND, RIAD, KIND, and MIND. Each of these words can eventually lead to POOP.