Poople #251 Answer: BURR to POOP
April 22, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from BURR to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1BURRBURN4th letter, R 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 BURR to POOP.
BURR connects to 8 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #250 (RIND, par 6) by 1 move(s). #250 RIND
Easier than #252 (MUTT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #252 MUTT
How the routes branch
Right after BURR, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BURN, BURP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From BURR to POOP, this ladder is a smooth slide, with 'born' being a particularly elegant step.
Bridge words
- BURR(noun)
- A rough edge or ridge left on metal or other material after cutting or drilling.
- 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 BURR
BURR has 8 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.
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What is the Poople #251 answer?
The #251 start word is BURR. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BURR -> BURN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
What are the fastest ways to solve today's puzzle starting from BURR?
There are two shortest solutions, both taking 5 moves to reach POOP. One path goes BURR to BURP, then through BUMP, PUMP, and POMP. The other goes BURR to BURN, then through BORN, BOON, and BOOP.
Are there any first moves from BURR that don't lead to a shortest solution?
Yes, there are six first moves from BURR that add an extra turn to your solution. These moves are BURB, BURG, BURL, BURS, BURY, and PURR. While they don’t lead to the par of 5 moves, they will still eventually lead to POOP.
What is special about the word BURN in today's puzzle?
BURN is one of only two first moves from BURR that lead to a shortest solution. It changes one letter to form BORN, which then leads to BOON and BOOP on the way to POOP. BURN means to be on fire or to consume with fire.
How many total starting moves does BURR have?
BURR has 8 valid neighbors that can be used as first moves. Two of these, BURN and BURP, lead to the shortest solutions. The other six moves, BURB, BURG, BURL, BURS, BURY, and PURR, will still get you to POOP but will cost an extra move.