Poople #288 Answer: DUNE to POOP
May 29, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DUNE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DUNEDONE2nd letter, U to O
- Step 2DONEDOME3rd letter, N to M
- Step 3DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from DUNE to POOP.
DUNE connects to 11 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #287 (ACTS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #287 ACTS
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This path is quite the journey! From "dune" to "poop," the double-letter "pomp" is a delightful, if unexpected, stop along the way.
Bridge words
- DONE(adjective)
- completed or finished
- DOME(noun)
- A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from DUNE
DUNE has 11 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 one extra move: 6 moves total 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 #288 answer?
The #288 start word is DUNE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DUNE -> DONE -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there more than one way to solve today's DUNE puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
No, there is only one shortest solution for DUNE today. The unique path is DUNE to DONE, then DOME, POME, POMP, and finally POOP.
Which first move from DUNE keeps me on track for the shortest solution?
Only changing DUNE to DONE will keep you on the shortest path. All other first moves, such as DINE or DUKE, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
Are there any first moves from DUNE that add more than one extra move?
Yes, there are four such first moves from DUNE. Changing DUNE to DUDE, DUNG, LUNE, or RUNE will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP.