Poople #265 Answer: DULY to POOP
May 6, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DULY to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DULYDULL4th letter, Y to L
- Step 2DULLPULL1st letter, D to P
- Step 3PULLPOLL2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from DULY to POOP.
DULY connects to 2 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 3.
Easier than #264 (QUID, par 7) by 2 move(s). #264 QUID
Easier than #266 (MUSK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #266 MUSK
How the routes branch
Right after DULL, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DOLL, PULL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POLL on move 3.
This puzzle is a bit dull, but the jump from DULL to PULL is a real pull-up! The end is a bit of a poop show.
Bridge words
- DULY(adverb)
- in a due manner; properly; rightfully; at the proper time
- DULL(adjective)
- lacking interest or excitement; not sharp or vivid
- PULL(verb)
- exert force on something to move it toward oneself
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from DULY
DULY has 2 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left 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 #265 answer?
The #265 start word is DULY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DULY -> DULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve Poople #265 starting from DULY?
No, there are only two shortest solutions for DULY. Both paths require 5 moves to reach POOP, which is the par for this puzzle.
What is the best first move from DULY?
The best first move from DULY is DULL. This move keeps you on track to solve the puzzle in 4 more steps, matching the par of 5 total moves.
Are there any other first moves from DULY besides DULL?
Yes, you can also move from DULY to DUTY. However, choosing DUTY as your first move will cost you two extra turns compared to the shortest solutions.
Do all solutions for DULY follow a similar path?
Yes, every solution for DULY shares the word DULL as the first step. After DULL, the paths diverge through DOLL or PULL before meeting again at POLL.