Poople #323 Answer: HUES to POOP
July 3, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HUES to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HUESHOES2nd letter, U to O
- Step 2HOESHOED4th letter, S to D
- Step 3HOEDHOOD3rd letter, E to O
- Step 4HOODHOOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 5HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from HUES to POOP.
HUES connects to 10 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #322 (NANO, par 7) by 2 move(s). #322 NANO
Easier than #324 (VIEW, par 6) by 1 move(s). #324 VIEW
How the routes branch
Right after HUES, 3 different words keep the route just as short: HOES, HUED, HUMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle had a fun little detour into gardening tools with "hoes" and "hoed" before hitting the "hood." A surprisingly playful path to "poop"!
Bridge words
- HUES(noun)
- colors or shades
- HOES(noun)
- Long-handled gardening tools with a thin blade, used for weeding and cultivating.
- HOED(verb)
- To break up, loosen, or weed soil with a hoe.
- HOOD(noun)
- a covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
First moves from HUES
HUES has 10 legal first moves. 3 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #323 answer?
The #323 start word is HUES. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HUES -> HOES -> HOED -> HOOD -> HOOP -> POOP.
Are there any other short solutions besides the three listed for HUES?
No, there are exactly three shortest solutions for HUES, each reaching POOP in 5 moves. These solutions start with HOES, HUED, or HUMS as the second word.
What are the best first moves from HUES?
The best first moves from HUES are HOES, HUED, and HUMS, as they all lead to a shortest solution of 5 moves to POOP. All other first moves, such as CUES or DUES, will add at least one extra move to your path.
Why does the solution that goes HUES -> HUMS -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP not mention HOED, HOOD, or HOOP?
The solution HUES -> HUMS -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP takes a different route to POOP, utilizing words like PUMP and POMP. The words HOED, HOOD, and HOOP are part of the other two shortest solutions that branch through HOES or HUED.
Is it possible to reach POOP in 4 moves from HUES?
No, the par for HUES is 5 moves, meaning the shortest possible path to POOP requires 5 steps. While some first moves like HOES or HUED reach POOP in 4 more steps, the total length from HUES is always 5.