Poople #301 Answer: TUNE to POOP
June 11, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TUNE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TUNETONE2nd letter, U to O
- Step 2TONETOME3rd letter, N to M
- Step 3TOMEPOME1st letter, T 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 TUNE to POOP.
TUNE connects to 7 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #302 (SUCH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #302 SUCH
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Puzzle 301 turns on two useful bridge words. TUNE eases to TONE and TOME, then POME and POMP guide the ladder home to POOP in five moves.
Bridge words
- TUNE(noun)
- A melody, or to adjust an instrument to the correct pitch.
- TONE(noun)
- The quality or pitch of a sound or voice.
- TOME(noun)
- A large or scholarly book.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from TUNE
TUNE has 7 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #301 answer?
The #301 start word is TUNE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TUNE -> TONE -> TOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest solution for TUNE to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path of 5 moves to get from TUNE to POOP. This unique path is TUNE -> TONE -> TOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What is the best first move from TUNE?
The best first move from TUNE is TONE, as it is the only move that keeps you on a shortest path to POOP. All other first moves from TUNE will cost you at least one extra turn.
Which first moves from TUNE lead to longer solutions?
Moving from TUNE to DUNE or TINE will add one extra move to your solution, making it 6 moves long. If you start with LUNE, RUNE, TUBE, or TUNA, your solution will be two moves longer, totaling 7 moves.