Poople #269 Answer: SNUG to POOP
May 10, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SNUG to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SNUGSLUG2nd letter, N to L
- Step 2SLUGSLOG3rd letter, U to O
- Step 3SLOGSLOP4th letter, G to P
- Step 4SLOPPLOP1st letter, S to P
- Step 5PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from SNUG to POOP.
SNUG connects to 5 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #268 (WAND, par 6) by 1 move(s). #268 WAND
Easier than #270 (DUNG, par 6) by 1 move(s). #270 DUNG
How the routes branch
Right after SNUG, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLUG, SNOG. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at SLOG on move 2.
What a delightfully squishy ladder. That "plop" really sets up the finale perfectly.
Bridge words
- SNUG(adjective)
- fitting closely and comfortably; warm and cozy
- SLUG(noun)
- A slow-moving, shell-less terrestrial gastropod mollusk, similar to a snail.
- SLOG(verb)
- work hard over a period of time
- SLOP(noun)
- wet, unappetizing, and often leftover food, especially for animals
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from SNUG
SNUG has 5 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #269 answer?
The #269 start word is SNUG. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SNUG -> SLUG -> SLOG -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.
Are there any other ways to solve this puzzle besides going through SLUG or SNOG?
No, all solutions for SNUG today must pass through either SLUG or SNOG as the second word. After that, all paths converge on SLOG before continuing to POOP. This means that while there are two shortest solutions, they both share a significant portion of their path.
Why does the puzzle say the par is 5 moves when there are two shortest solutions?
The par is 5 moves because both shortest solutions, SNUG to SNOG to SLOG to SLOP to PLOP to POOP and SNUG to SLUG to SLOG to SLOP to PLOP to POOP, take exactly 5 steps. The par reflects the minimum number of moves required to reach POOP, regardless of how many paths achieve it. Both of these paths reach POOP in 4 more moves after the initial step from SNUG.
What happens if I try to move from SNUG to SMUG, SNAG, or SNUB?
Moving from SNUG to SMUG, SNAG, or SNUB will still lead to POOP, but it will cost you an extra move compared to the par. These first moves are valid, but they do not lead to the shortest possible solution. The shortest solutions require you to move to either SLUG or SNOG first.