Poople #283 Answer: HUBS to POOP
May 24, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HUBS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HUBSBUBS1st letter, H to B
- Step 2BUBSBOBS2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3BOBSBOOS3rd letter, B to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
Just want a hint?
About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from HUBS to POOP.
HUBS connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #282 (GEEZ, par 6) by 1 move(s). #282 GEEZ
Easier than #284 (VIAL, par 6) by 1 move(s). #284 VIAL
How the routes branch
Right after HUBS, 4 different words keep the route just as short: BUBS, CUBS, HOBS, HUMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle's got some real bubs, making a quick detour through "bubs" before getting to the bottom. What a silly path!
Bridge words
- HUBS(noun)
- central parts of a wheel; centers of activity or interest
- BUBS(noun)
- A term of endearment for a baby or young child.
- BOBS(verb)
- A short, jerky movement up and down.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from HUBS
HUBS has 13 legal first moves. 4 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
Today's puzzle is live
A new Poople puzzle unlocks daily, always at 08:00 UTC.
Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #283 answer?
The #283 start word is HUBS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HUBS -> BUBS -> BOBS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there are at least 5 different ways to solve this puzzle in 5 moves. All of these shortest paths begin by changing just one letter from HUBS to either BUBS, CUBS, HOBS, or HUMS.
What is the most common second word in the shortest solutions?
The word COBS appears in two of the shortest solutions, following HOBS or CUBS. The words BOBS and HUMS each appear in one of the other shortest solutions.
Does taking a first step to HUES, HUGS, or HUTS add many extra moves?
No, changing HUBS to HUES, HUGS, or HUTS only costs one extra move. These first steps lead to solutions that are 6 moves long instead of the par of 5.