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Poople #324 Answer: VIEW to POOP

July 4, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from VIEW to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

VIEWVIEDPIEDPLEDPLODPLOPPOOP
  1. Step 1VIEWVIED4th letter, W to D
  2. Step 2VIEDPIED1st letter, V to P
  3. Step 3PIEDPLED2nd letter, I to L
  4. Step 4PLEDPLOD3rd letter, E to O
  5. Step 5PLODPLOP4th letter, D to P
  6. Step 6PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from VIEW to POOP.

VIEW connects to 3 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Harder than #323 (HUES, par 5) by 1 move(s). #323 HUES

Harder than #325 (PENS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #325 PENS

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 ladder took a dark turn at PIED. From there, it's a slow, plodding descent to POOP.

Bridge words

VIEW(noun)
The act of seeing or examining something; a sight or prospect.
VIED(verb)
competed eagerly with others to achieve something
PIED(adjective)
having two or more different colors in patches
PLED(verb)
A past tense of plead, meaning to argue or appeal earnestly.
PLOD(verb)
To walk slowly and heavily.
PLOP(verb)
To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.

First moves from VIEW

VIEW has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.

VIED

Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.

VIERVIES

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FAQ

What is the Poople #324 answer?

The #324 start word is VIEW. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: VIEW -> VIED -> PIED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP.

Is there really only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 6 moves?

Yes, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle starting from VIEW. This unique path is VIEW -> VIED -> PIED -> PLED -> PLOD -> PLOP -> POOP.

What happens if I start with VIER or VIES from VIEW?

If you start with VIER or VIES from VIEW, your solution will take one extra move compared to the shortest path. Both VIER and VIES are valid first moves, but they will result in a 7-move ladder instead of the 6-move par.

Are there any other first moves from VIEW besides VIED, VIER, and VIES?

No, VIED, VIER, and VIES are the only three valid neighbors for VIEW. This means you have a limited set of options for your initial step in this puzzle.