Poople #307 Answer: TEAR to POOP
June 17, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TEAR to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TEARBEAR1st letter, T to B
- Step 2BEARBOAR2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BOARBOOR3rd letter, A to O
- Step 4BOORPOOR1st letter, B to P
- Step 5POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from TEAR to POOP.
TEAR connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 4 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #306 (ARTS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #306 ARTS
Easier than #308 (QUIZ, par 7) by 2 move(s). #308 QUIZ
How the routes branch
Right after BOOR, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BOOP, POOR. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from TEAR to POOP has a "bear in the middle" feel. The path takes a quick shift from animal to human, then to a rather unfortunate outcome.
Bridge words
- TEAR(verb)
- To pull apart or rip something with force.
- BEAR(noun)
- A large, heavy mammal with thick fur and a short tail.
- BOAR(noun)
- A wild pig, or an uncastrated male pig.
- BOOR(noun)
- A rude, uncultured, or insensitive person.
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from TEAR
TEAR has 17 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 #307 answer?
The #307 start word is TEAR. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TEAR -> BEAR -> BOAR -> BOOR -> POOR -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle from TEAR to POOP?
There are only two shortest solutions for this puzzle. Both paths go through BEAR, BOAR, and BOOR before diverging to BOOP or POOR on the way to POOP.
What is the best first move from TEAR?
The best first move from TEAR is BEAR. It is the only first move that keeps you on track for the par of 5 moves to POOP, reaching the end in 4 more steps.
Are there any tempting first moves that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no dead ends from TEAR. However, some first moves like TEAK, TEAS, and TSAR will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP, making the path longer than necessary.
How many different words can I change TEAR into?
TEAR can be changed into 17 different valid four-letter words. Most of these, such as DEAR, FEAR, and WEAR, will add one extra move to your solution.