Poople #319 Answer: WARD to POOP
June 29, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WARD to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WARDWORD2nd letter, A to O
- Step 2WORDWOOD3rd letter, R to O
- Step 3WOODGOOD1st letter, W to G
- Step 4GOODGOOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 5GOOPPOOP1st letter, G to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from WARD to POOP.
WARD connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #318 (LATE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #318 LATE
Easier than #320 (DUSK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #320 DUSK
How the routes branch
Right after WOOD, 4 different words keep the route just as short: GOOD, HOOD, WOOF, WOOL. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from WARD to POOP is a classic, with WORD and WOOD forming a lovely little rhyme in the middle. Almost a nursery rhyme, really.
Bridge words
- WARD(noun)
- A person, especially a child, under the care or protection of a guardian.
- WORD(noun)
- A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing.
- WOOD(noun)
- The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of a tree.
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from WARD
WARD has 14 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 #319 answer?
The #319 start word is WARD. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WARD -> WORD -> WOOD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to start the puzzle from WARD to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, to achieve the par of 5 moves, you must start by changing WARD to WORD. All other first moves, such as BARD or CARD, will cost at least one extra move to reach POOP.
What is the common point that all shortest solutions from WARD share?
All four shortest solutions for this puzzle share the word WOOD. After WARD and WORD, every optimal path passes through WOOD before diverging into different routes like WOOL or HOOD.
Are there many different ways to complete the puzzle once I reach WOOD?
Yes, from WOOD, there are four distinct paths that lead to POOP in the shortest number of moves. These paths branch out through words like WOOL, WOOF, HOOD, and GOOD.
I'm stuck after making my first move to WORD. What should I do next to stay on track for the par?
After WORD, your next move should be to WOOD to remain on the shortest path to POOP. All four shortest solutions proceed through WORD then WOOD, before branching out to other words like WOOL or HOOD.