Poople #292 Answer: MUSS to POOP
June 2, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from MUSS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1MUSSMOSS2nd letter, U to O
- Step 2MOSSBOSS1st letter, M to B
- Step 3BOSSBOOS3rd letter, S to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from MUSS to POOP.
MUSS connects to 16 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #291 (LARD, par 6) by 1 move(s). #291 LARD
Easier than #293 (TEAS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #293 TEAS
How the routes branch
Right after MOSS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BOSS, MOOS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder has a funny little "boos" in the middle, like a ghost in a
Bridge words
- MOSS(noun)
- A small flowerless green plant that grows in dense mats, typically in damp habitats.
- BOSS(noun)
- A person in charge of an organization or department.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from MUSS
MUSS has 16 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 #292 answer?
The #292 start word is MUSS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: MUSS -> MOSS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is MOSS the only first move from MUSS that leads to a shortest solution?
Yes, MOSS is the only first move that will keep you on track for a 5-move solution. All other first moves, such as CUSS or MASS, will add at least one extra move to your path to POOP.
How many different shortest solutions are there for MUSS to POOP?
There are exactly 4 shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. All of these solutions begin with MUSS -> MOSS and then branch out through words like BOSS or MOOS before converging on POOP.
What is the longest a first move from MUSS could make my path to POOP?
Some first moves from MUSS will add two extra moves to your solution. For example, starting with FUSS, MUSE, MUSH, MUSK, PUSS, or WUSS will result in a 7-move path to POOP instead of the par of 5.