Poople #31 Answer: ARCH to POOP
September 14, 2025 · Hard · 9 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ARCH to POOP takes 9 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ARCHARCS4th letter, H to S
- Step 2ARCSARKS3rd letter, C to K
- Step 3ARKSIRKS1st letter, A to I
- Step 4IRKSIRIS3rd letter, K to I
- Step 5IRISBRIS1st letter, I to B
- Step 6BRISBROS3rd letter, I to O
- Step 7BROSPROS1st letter, B to P
- Step 8PROSPROP4th letter, S to P
- Step 9PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 9 of 11. Rated Hard.
8 distinct shortest path(s) from ARCH to POOP.
ARCH connects to 2 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #32 (PIER, par 5) by 4 move(s). #32 PIER
How the routes branch
Right after ARCS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: ARKS, ARMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
ARCH to ARCS is the only way to start this puzzle on track, but a fun journey through ARKS or ARMS will lead you to POOP. Keep an eye out for IRIS and BRIS along the way!
Bridge words
- ARCH(noun)
- A curved structure spanning an opening and supporting weight, or a curved structural member.
- ARCS(noun)
- A part of a curve, especially a part of the circumference of a circle.
- ARKS(noun)
- Large boats or ships, often used for refuge or preservation.
- IRKS(verb)
- to annoy or irritate someone
- IRIS(noun)
- The colored part of the eye that surrounds the pupil.
- BRIS(noun)
- a Jewish ceremony of circumcision performed on male infants eight days after birth
- BROS(noun)
- plural of bro, an informal term for a male friend or brother
- PROS(noun)
- advantages or arguments in favor of something
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from ARCH
ARCH has 2 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 8 moves left to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 11 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #31 answer?
The #31 start word is ARCH. One shortest path to POOP takes 9 moves: ARCH -> ARCS -> ARKS -> IRKS -> IRIS -> BRIS -> BROS -> PROS -> PROP -> POOP.
Why is this puzzle's par of 9 moves so high when the shortest solutions are 8 moves?
The par is set at 9 because ARCH has only two valid neighbors, making it a challenging start. While ARCS leads to the shortest 8-move solutions, the other opening move, ARGH, adds two extra moves to the path, making it a longer route to POOP.
Are there any alternative first moves from ARCH besides ARCS?
Yes, ARCH has one other valid first move: ARGH. However, starting with ARGH will add two extra moves to your path to POOP, making it a longer journey than if you begin with ARCS.
How many different shortest solutions are there for ARCH to POOP?
There are at least 8 distinct shortest solutions to reach POOP from ARCH. All of these paths are 8 moves long and begin by changing ARCH to ARCS, then branching through words like ARMS or ARKS before ultimately converging at POOP.
Do all paths from ARCH eventually lead to POOP?
Yes, every legal word in Poople, including both possible first moves from ARCH, can eventually lead to POOP. While some paths might take longer, there are no true dead ends in the game.