Poople #313 Answer: LARK to POOP
June 23, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LARK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LARKLACK3rd letter, R to C
- Step 2LACKLOCK2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3LOCKLOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4LOOKLOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LARK to POOP.
LARK connects to 9 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #312 (VICE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #312 VICE
Easier than #314 (OURS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #314 OURS
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 from LARK to POOP takes a surprising turn through the ocular "look". It's a short, sweet path, much like a good poem.
Bridge words
- LARK(noun)
- a small songbird, or a carefree adventure or prank
- LACK(noun)
- the state of being without or not having enough of something
- LOCK(noun)
- a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
- LOOK(verb)
- to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from LARK
LARK has 9 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 #313 answer?
The #313 start word is LARK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LARK -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there more than one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
No, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle. The path LARK -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP is the only way to reach POOP in 5 steps.
Which first moves from LARK keep me on track for the shortest solution?
Only changing LARK to LACK will keep you on the shortest path to POOP. All other first moves, such as BARK or DARK, will add at least one extra move to your solution.
How many valid first moves does LARK have?
LARK has 9 valid first moves. These include words like BARK, DARK, and LANK, which add one extra move to the solution, and LARD or MARK, which add two extra moves.