Poople #318 Answer: LATE to POOP
June 28, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LATE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LATEDATE1st letter, L to D
- Step 2DATEDOTE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3DOTEDOME3rd letter, T to M
- Step 4DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 5POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from LATE to POOP.
LATE connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #317 (NETS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #317 NETS
Harder than #319 (WARD, par 5) by 1 move(s). #319 WARD
How the routes branch
Right after LATE, 5 different words keep the route just as short: LACE, LAME, LATS, LITE, PATE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
That's a wild ride from LATE to POOP! Finding DOME in the middle really made this ladder sing.
Bridge words
- LATE(adjective)
- After the usual or expected time.
- DATE(noun)
- A specific day or time, often marking an event or appointment.
- DOTE(verb)
- to show excessive fondness or love for someone or something
- DOME(noun)
- A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from LATE
LATE has 17 legal first moves. 7 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #318 answer?
The #318 start word is LATE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LATE -> DATE -> DOTE -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for LATE to POOP?
There are at least 20 shortest solutions from LATE to POOP. The provided list shows 20 distinct paths, each taking 6 moves to reach POOP.
What are some good first moves from LATE?
Several first moves from LATE keep you on track for the par of 6 moves. These include LACE, LAME, LATS, LITE, and PATE. Other moves like FATE or GATE will cost you an extra turn.
Are there any interesting words in the middle of these solutions?
Yes, several interesting words appear in the middle of the solutions. For example, the word POME, meaning a fleshy fruit, is part of paths like LATE -> LAME -> TAME -> TOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP. The word POMP, meaning a grand display, also appears frequently near the end of solutions.
Does LATE have many possible first moves?
Yes, LATE has a good number of possible first moves, with 17 valid neighbors. Seven of these neighbors keep you on the shortest path to POOP, while the remaining ten will add an extra move to your ladder.