Poople #317 Answer: NETS to POOP
June 27, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from NETS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1NETSBETS1st letter, N to B
- Step 2BETSBOTS2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BOTSBOOS3rd letter, T to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from NETS to POOP.
NETS connects to 11 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #316 (NANA, par 8) by 3 move(s). #316 NANA
Easier than #318 (LATE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #318 LATE
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 puzzle starts with "nets" and ends with "poop." It's a short, silly one, but "boos" to "boop" is a fun transition.
Bridge words
- NETS(noun)
- A fabric made of meshes for catching fish or other animals.
- BETS(verb)
- risks money on the outcome of an event or competition
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from NETS
NETS has 11 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 #317 answer?
The #317 start word is NETS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: NETS -> BETS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve NETS to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for this puzzle. The unique path is NETS -> BETS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your solution.
Which first move from NETS keeps me on track for the par score?
Only changing the first letter of NETS to a ‘B’ to make BETS will keep you on track for the par of 5 moves. All other 10 possible first moves will result in a longer solution. For example, changing to GETS, JETS, LETS, NITS, NUTS, PETS, SETS, VETS, or WETS will cost one extra move, and NEWS will cost two extra moves.
Are there any first moves from NETS that are dead ends?
No, there are no dead ends from NETS. While only BETS leads to a par solution, all 11 possible first moves from NETS will eventually lead to POOP. Some moves like NEWS will add two extra steps to your total solution length.