Poople #304 Answer: SUCK to POOP
June 14, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SUCK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SUCKBUCK1st letter, S to B
- Step 2BUCKBOCK2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3BOCKBOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
7 distinct shortest path(s) from SUCK to POOP.
SUCK connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after SUCK, 4 different words keep the route just as short: BUCK, HUCK, LUCK, SOCK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder is short and sweet! "Bock" is a fun bridge word, leading us from a sound to a book, then a boop, and finally, a poop.
Bridge words
- SUCK(verb)
- To draw liquid or air into the mouth by using suction.
- BUCK(noun)
- A male deer, or a sudden jump made by a horse.
- BOCK(noun)
- A strong dark German lager traditionally brewed for spring.
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from SUCK
SUCK has 14 legal first moves. 4 of them stay 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 #304 answer?
The #304 start word is SUCK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SUCK -> BUCK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there are at least 7 shortest solutions for this puzzle. They all start from SUCK and reach POOP in 5 moves, but diverge through different first moves like BUCK, HUCK, LUCK, and SOCK.
Which first moves from SUCK lead to the shortest solutions?
There are four first moves from SUCK that keep you on track for a 5-move solution: BUCK, HUCK, LUCK, and SOCK. For example, moving from SUCK to BUCK can lead to a solution like SUCK -> BUCK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
What happens if I start with a word like DUCK or MUCK?
If you start with DUCK or MUCK, you will still reach POOP, but it will cost you one extra move. These first moves lead to solutions that are 6 moves long, one more than the par.
Is there a word that seems like a good first move but takes even longer?
Yes, moving from SUCK to SUCH or SULK will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. These paths will be 7 moves long, making them less efficient than other options.