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Poople #309 Answer: CALF to POOP

June 19, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from CALF to POOP takes 5 moves.

Shortest path

CALFCALLPALLPOLLPOOLPOOP
  1. Step 1CALFCALL4th letter, F to L
  2. Step 2CALLPALL1st letter, C to P
  3. Step 3PALLPOLL2nd letter, A to O
  4. Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
  5. Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle

Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from CALF to POOP.

CALF connects to 3 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Easier than #308 (QUIZ, par 7) by 2 move(s). #308 QUIZ

Easier than #310 (TEAK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #310 TEAK

How the routes branch

Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.

This ladder takes a dark turn, going from a cute calf to... well, you see. That "pool" to "poop" transition is certainly a memorable one.

Bridge words

CALF(noun)
A young bovine animal; the back part of the human leg below the knee.
CALL(verb)
to shout or speak loudly to attract attention or make a request
PALL(noun)
A cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb.
POLL(noun)
A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
POOL(noun)
A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.

First moves from CALF

CALF has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.

CALL

Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.

CALMHALF

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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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FAQ

What is the Poople #309 answer?

The #309 start word is CALF. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CALF -> CALL -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.

Is there only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par number of moves?

Yes, there is only one shortest route for CALF to POOP. The unique par solution is CALF -> CALL -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP, taking 5 moves.

Are there any other first moves from CALF besides CALL?

Yes, CALF has two other valid first moves: CALM and HALF. However, both of these options will cost you an extra move to reach POOP.

How many neighbors does CALF have?

CALF has 3 valid neighbors in this puzzle. These are CALL, CALM, and HALF.