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Poople #29 Answer: WINS to POOP

September 12, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from WINS to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

WINSBINSBIASBOASBOOSBOOPPOOP
  1. Step 1WINSBINS1st letter, W to B
  2. Step 2BINSBIAS3rd letter, N to A
  3. Step 3BIASBOAS2nd letter, I to O
  4. Step 4BOASBOOS3rd letter, A to O
  5. Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
  6. Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

9 distinct shortest path(s) from WINS to POOP.

WINS connects to 14 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #30 (PIES, par 5) by 1 move(s). #30 PIES

How the routes branch

Right after WINS, 6 different words keep the route just as short: BINS, PINS, SINS, TINS, WIGS, WITS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

This ladder from WINS offers many paths to POOP, with one branch running through the BINS family of words. You can also take a WIGS to CIGS route.

Bridge words

WINS(verb)
To achieve victory or success in a contest, game, or struggle.
BINS(noun)
plural of bin; containers for storing things, often for waste.
BIAS(noun)
A prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group.
BOAS(noun)
large, non-venomous snakes that constrict their prey
BOOS(noun)
Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
BOOP(noun)
A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.

First moves from WINS

WINS has 14 legal first moves. 6 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.

BINSPINSSINSTINSWIGSWITS

Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.

FINSGINSKINSWINDWINEWINK

Costs two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.

WINGWINO

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FAQ

What is the Poople #29 answer?

The #29 start word is WINS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WINS -> BINS -> BIAS -> BOAS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.

How many shortest solutions are there for WINS to POOP?

There are 9 shortest solutions for WINS to POOP. These solutions all reach POOP in 6 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. Some examples include WINS to WIGS to CIGS and WINS to BINS to BITS.

Which first moves from WINS keep me on the shortest path?

Six first moves from WINS keep you on the shortest path to POOP. These are BINS, PINS, SINS, TINS, WIGS, and WITS. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps, for a total of 6 moves.

Are there any first moves from WINS that cost extra turns?

Yes, several first moves from WINS will cost you extra turns. FINS, GINS, KINS, WIND, WINE, and WINK each add one extra move to the total. WING and WINO will cost you two extra moves, making your path 8 moves long.

Does the path from WINS to BINS offer multiple routes?

Yes, the path from WINS to BINS offers multiple routes to POOP. For example, from BINS, you can go to BITS, BIDS, BIBS, or BIAS, each leading to a valid shortest solution. This branch of solutions is quite flexible.