Poople #281 Answer: SHIM to POOP
May 22, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SHIM to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SHIMSLIM2nd letter, H to L
- Step 2SLIMSLIP4th letter, M to P
- Step 3SLIPSLOP3rd letter, I to O
- 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.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from SHIM to POOP.
SHIM connects to 10 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #280 (PISS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #280 PISS
Easier than #282 (GEEZ, par 6) by 1 move(s). #282 GEEZ
How the routes branch
Right after SHIM, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SHIP, SLIM. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
What a slippery slope from shim to poop! The single vowel change from SLIP to SLOP is a clever pivot.
Bridge words
- SHIM(noun)
- a thin wedge of material used for leveling or support
- SLIM(adjective)
- attractively thin and slender
- SLIP(verb)
- slide unintentionally; make a mistake; a small piece of paper
- 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 SHIM
SHIM has 10 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 #281 answer?
The #281 start word is SHIM. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SHIM -> SLIM -> SLIP -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for SHIM to POOP?
There are 5 shortest solutions to get from SHIM to POOP. These paths all take 5 moves, matching the puzzle’s par score.
What are the best first moves from SHIM?
The best first moves from SHIM are SHIP and SLIM, as both can lead to POOP in 4 additional moves. All other first moves from SHIM will cost you an extra turn.
Are there any common words that appear in the shortest solutions?
Yes, the words SLIP and SLOP are common in the shortest solutions. Four out of the five shortest paths use both SLIP and SLOP to reach POOP.
What happens if I start with SHAM from SHIM?
If you start with SHAM from SHIM, it will cost you one extra move to reach POOP. While SHAM is a valid first move, it does not lead to a par solution.