Poople #253 Answer: SAYS to POOP
April 24, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SAYS to POOP.
SAYS connects to 17 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #252 (MUTT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #252 MUTT
Easier than #254 (NERD, par 6) by 1 move(s). #254 NERD
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This ladder to POOP is certainly a creative one, turning "says" into "bays" before landing on "boys." A real head-scratcher!
Bridge words
- SAYS(verb)
- third person singular present tense of say
- BAYS(noun)
- inlets of the sea where the land curves inward
- BOYS(noun)
- plural of boy
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
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What is the Poople #253 answer?
The #253 start word is SAYS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SAYS -> BAYS -> BOYS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many steps does Poople #253 take?
Poople #253 (SAYS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from SAYS to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #253 have?
Poople #253 has 1 distinct shortest path(s) from SAYS to POOP.
How hard is Poople #253?
Poople #253 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.