Poople #32 Answer: PIER to POOP
September 15, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PIER to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PIERPEER2nd letter, I to E
- Step 2PEERPEEP4th letter, R to P
- Step 3PEEPPREP2nd letter, E to R
- Step 4PREPPROP3rd letter, E to O
- Step 5PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from PIER to POOP.
PIER connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #31 (ARCH, par 9) by 4 move(s). #31 ARCH
Easier than #33 (FATE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #33 FATE
How the routes branch
Right after PIER, 2 different words keep the route just as short: PEER, PIED. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle offers two direct paths from PIER. Both the PIED and PEER routes make for a quick trip to POOP.
Bridge words
- PIER(noun)
- A structure built out over water, used as a landing place for ships.
- PEER(noun)
- A person of the same age, status, or ability as another.
- PEEP(noun)
- A quick or secret look.
- PREP(verb)
- To prepare something in advance.
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from PIER
PIER has 6 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 #32 answer?
The #32 start word is PIER. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PIER -> PEER -> PEEP -> PREP -> PROP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there for PIER to POOP?
There are two shortest solutions for PIER to POOP, both taking 5 moves. One path goes through PIED, and the other goes through PEER.
What are the best first moves from PIER?
The best first moves from PIER are PEER and PIED, both of which lead to POOP in exactly 4 more moves. These moves keep you on track to solve the puzzle in the par of 5.
Are there any first moves from PIER that lead to longer solutions?
Yes, there are several first moves from PIER that lead to longer solutions. Moving to PIES will cost one extra move, while BIER, TIER, and VIER will each cost two extra moves to reach POOP.
What does the word PEER mean in this puzzle?
In this puzzle, PEER means a person of the same age, status, or ability as another. It is one of the two best first moves from PIER, leading to a shortest solution.