Poople #261 Answer: SHIN to POOP
May 2, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SHIN to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SHINCHIN1st letter, S to C
- Step 2CHINCHIP4th letter, N to P
- Step 3CHIPCHOP3rd letter, I to O
- Step 4CHOPCOOP2nd letter, H to O
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from SHIN to POOP.
SHIN connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #260 (EELS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #260 EELS
Easier than #262 (EACH, par 8) by 3 move(s). #262 EACH
How the routes branch
Right after SHIN, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CHIN, SHIP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle takes a sharp turn from "chip" to "chop" before landing on "coop." What a journey.
Bridge words
- SHIN(noun)
- The front part of the leg below the knee and above the ankle.
- CHIN(noun)
- The protruding part of the face below the mouth.
- CHIP(noun)
- a small, thin piece of something removed from a larger object
- CHOP(verb)
- to cut into small pieces, often with a repeated striking action
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from SHIN
SHIN has 9 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 #261 answer?
The #261 start word is SHIN. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SHIN -> CHIN -> CHIP -> CHOP -> COOP -> POOP.
Are there any other first moves from SHIN besides CHIN and SHIP that still let me reach POOP in the par of 5 moves?
No, only CHIN and SHIP lead to a par solution from SHIN. All other first moves, such as SHIM or SHIT, will add at least one extra move to your path to POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for SHIN to POOP?
There are 5 shortest solutions to get from SHIN to POOP. All of these solutions are 5 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle.
What is the longest first move I could make from SHIN and still reach POOP?
The longest first moves from SHIN are SHUN and SPIN, which cost two extra moves. This means if you start with SHUN or SPIN, your path to POOP will be at least 7 moves long.