Poople #311 Answer: RIPE to POOP
June 21, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RIPE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RIPEPIPE1st letter, R to P
- Step 2PIPEPOPE2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3POPEPOME3rd letter, P to M
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from RIPE to POOP.
RIPE connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #310 (TEAK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #310 TEAK
Easier than #312 (VICE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #312 VICE
How the routes branch
Right after RIPE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: PIPE, ROPE. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POPE on move 2.
Oh dear, this one goes from ripe to poop in just five steps. The "pope" in the middle feels a little sacrilegious, don't you think?
Bridge words
- RIPE(adjective)
- Fully developed and ready to be eaten or used.
- PIPE(noun)
- A tube used to convey fluids, or a device for smoking tobacco.
- POPE(noun)
- The bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from RIPE
RIPE has 11 legal first moves. 2 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 #311 answer?
The #311 start word is RIPE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RIPE -> PIPE -> POPE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
No, there are only two shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. Both paths quickly converge, sharing the last three words: POPE, POME, and POMP.
What are the best first moves from RIPE?
The best first moves from RIPE are PIPE and ROPE, both of which lead to a solution in 4 additional moves. These are the only moves that allow you to reach POOP within the par of 5 total moves.
Do I have to use POPE in my solution?
Yes, every solution for today’s puzzle must pass through POPE. After the first move from RIPE to either PIPE or ROPE, all paths converge at POPE, which then leads to POME, POMP, and finally POOP.
Are there any tempting first moves from RIPE that don't lead to a short solution?
Yes, moves like RILE, RIME, RISE, and WIPE will cost you an extra move compared to the par. Even worse, RICE, RIDE, RIFE, RIPS, and RITE will add two extra moves to your path to POOP.