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Poople #264 Answer: QUID to POOP

May 5, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from QUID to POOP takes 7 moves.

Shortest path

QUIDQUITSUITSLITSLOTPLOTPLOPPOOP
  1. Step 1QUIDQUIT4th letter, D to T
  2. Step 2QUITSUIT1st letter, Q to S
  3. Step 3SUITSLIT2nd letter, U to L
  4. Step 4SLITSLOT3rd letter, I to O
  5. Step 5SLOTPLOT1st letter, S to P
  6. Step 6PLOTPLOP4th letter, T to P
  7. Step 7PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle

Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.

3 distinct shortest path(s) from QUID to POOP.

QUID connects to 4 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 4 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 6.

Harder than #263 (TIED, par 5) by 2 move(s). #263 TIED

Harder than #265 (DULY, par 5) by 2 move(s). #265 DULY

How the routes branch

Right after SLIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLIP, SLOT. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 6.

This puzzle takes a bizarre turn! From "suit" to "slit" is a delightful, if slightly macabre, step. The solution has a pleasing, almost symmetrical feel.

Bridge words

QUID(noun)
A pound sterling.
QUIT(verb)
to leave a place, an employer, or to stop doing something
SUIT(noun)
A set of matching clothes, typically a jacket and trousers or skirt.
SLIT(noun)
a long narrow cut or opening
SLOT(noun)
a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
PLOT(noun)
A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
PLOP(verb)
To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.

First moves from QUID

QUID has 4 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left to POOP.

QUIT

Costs one extra move: 8 moves total to POOP.

QUIPQUIZ

Costs two extra moves: 9 moves total to POOP.

QUAD

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FAQ

What is the Poople #264 answer?

The #264 start word is QUID. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: QUID -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.

What is the best first move from QUID?

The best first move from QUID is QUIT. This move keeps you on track to reach POOP in the par number of 7 total moves, meaning 6 more moves after QUIT.

Are there any other first moves from QUID that don't cost too many extra turns?

Yes, you can also move from QUID to QUIP or QUIZ. Both of these options will cost you one extra move, meaning you will reach POOP in 8 total moves instead of the par of 7.

Do all the shortest solutions for QUID follow the same path?

The shortest solutions for QUID share a common path up to a certain point, then diverge. All three shortest solutions go through QUID -> QUIT -> SUIT -> SLIT before splitting into different routes and meeting again at PLOP.

What does QUID mean in this puzzle?

In this puzzle, QUID means a pound sterling. This is a British monetary unit.