Poople #306 Answer: ARTS to POOP
June 16, 2026 · Hard · 8 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ARTS to POOP takes 8 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ARTSANTS2nd letter, R to N
- Step 2ANTSANDS3rd letter, T to D
- Step 3ANDSAIDS2nd letter, N to I
- Step 4AIDSBIDS1st letter, A to B
- Step 5BIDSBODS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 6BODSBOOS3rd letter, D to O
- Step 7BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 8BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 8 of 11. Rated Hard.
13 distinct shortest path(s) from ARTS to POOP.
ARTS connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #305 (CALM, par 5) by 3 move(s). #305 CALM
Harder than #307 (TEAR, par 5) by 3 move(s). #307 TEAR
How the routes branch
Right after ARTS, 4 different words keep the route just as short: ANTS, APTS, ARKS, ARMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This solution takes a wild detour from the "ands" to "bids" before hitting the "poop." A creative path, indeed!
Bridge words
- ARTS(noun)
- The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.
- ANTS(noun)
- small insects living in organized colonies
- ANDS(noun)
- plural of and; refers to multiple instances of the conjunction 'and'
- AIDS(noun)
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease that severely weakens the immune system
- BIDS(verb)
- offers to pay a specific price for something, especially at an auction
- BODS(noun)
- people or individuals, often used informally or humorously
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from ARTS
ARTS has 6 legal first moves. 4 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.
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What is the Poople #306 answer?
The #306 start word is ARTS. One shortest path to POOP takes 8 moves: ARTS -> ANTS -> ANDS -> AIDS -> BIDS -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there for today's puzzle starting with ARTS?
There are at least 13 solutions to today’s puzzle. All of them reach POOP in 8 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. The shortest solutions begin with ANTS, APTS, ARKS, or ARMS.
What is the most common first move from ARTS in the shortest solutions?
The most common first move in the shortest solutions is ARMS, appearing in five of the listed paths. Other common first moves include APTS and ARKS, each appearing in four solutions. ANTS appears in only one of the shortest paths.
Are there any first moves from ARTS that don't lead to a par solution?
Yes, there are two first moves from ARTS that cost an extra move: ACTS and ARCS. These moves will lead to a 9-move solution instead of the par of 8 moves. The on-track first moves are ANTS, APTS, ARKS, and ARMS.
What is the meaning of the word AIDS as it appears in one of the solution paths?
In the solution paths, AIDS refers to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease that severely weakens the immune system. This word is part of paths like ARTS -> ARMS -> AIMS -> AIDS -> BIDS -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. It is also found in the path starting with ANTS.