Poople #299 Answer: APPS to POOP
June 9, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from APPS to POOP takes 8 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1APPSAPES3rd letter, P to E
- Step 2APESAPED4th letter, S to D
- Step 3APEDSPED1st letter, A to S
- Step 4SPEDSLED2nd letter, P to L
- Step 5SLEDPLED1st letter, S to P
- Step 6PLEDPLOD3rd letter, E to O
- Step 7PLODPLOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 8PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
5 distinct shortest path(s) from APPS to POOP.
APPS connects to 5 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #298 (PACE, par 5) by 3 move(s). #298 PACE
Harder than #300 (RIMS, par 5) by 3 move(s). #300 RIMS
How the routes branch
Right after APPS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: APES, APTS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Puzzle 299 is the hardest of the week at par eight. APPS threads through APES and APED, then a run of short past tense words like SPED, PLED, and PLOD before PLOP reaches POOP.
Bridge words
- APPS(noun)
- Software applications, especially on a phone or tablet.
- APES(noun)
- Large tailless primates such as gorillas and chimpanzees.
- APED(verb)
- Past tense of ape, meaning to imitate or copy someone.
- SPED(verb)
- Past tense of speed, meaning to move very fast.
- SLED(noun)
- A small vehicle on runners for sliding over snow.
- PLED(verb)
- A past tense of plead, meaning to argue or appeal earnestly.
- PLOD(verb)
- To walk slowly and heavily.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from APPS
APPS has 5 legal first moves. 2 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 7 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 9 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 10 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 #299 answer?
The #299 start word is APPS. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: APPS -> APES -> APED -> SPED -> SLED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for APPS?
There are 5 shortest solutions for APPS, all reaching POOP in 8 moves. These solutions include paths like APPS to APES to APED, and APPS to APTS to OPTS.
What are the best first moves from APPS?
The best first moves from APPS are APES and APTS, as both can reach POOP in 7 additional moves, keeping you on par. Other moves like ALPS and AMPS will cost you extra turns.
Are there any unusual words in the shortest paths from APPS?
Yes, one set of shortest paths from APPS includes a sequence of past tense words like APED, SPED, and PLED. These words lead to PLOD and then PLOP before finally reaching POOP.
What happens if I start with ALPS or AMPS from APPS?
If you start with ALPS from APPS, it will cost you one extra move to reach POOP compared to the par of 8. Starting with AMPS or ASPS will cost you two extra moves.