Poople #327 Answer: PADS to POOP
July 7, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PADS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PADSCADS1st letter, P to C
- Step 2CADSCODS2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3CODSCOOS3rd letter, D to O
- Step 4COOSCOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from PADS to POOP.
PADS connects to 16 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #326 (JAZZ, par 8) by 3 move(s). #326 JAZZ
Easier than #328 (QUIT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #328 QUIT
How the routes branch
Right after PADS, 3 different words keep the route just as short: CADS, PALS, PODS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from PADS to POOP has a "cads" moment, then takes a leisurely stroll through the barnyard.
Bridge words
- PADS(noun)
- soft material used for protection, support, or absorption
- CADS(noun)
- dishonorable or ill-bred men
- CODS(noun)
- plural of cod, a type of fish; also slang for testicles
- COOS(verb)
- makes a soft murmuring sound like a dove
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from PADS
PADS has 16 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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What is the Poople #327 answer?
The #327 start word is PADS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PADS -> CADS -> CODS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there from PADS to POOP?
There are 4 shortest solutions from PADS to POOP. All of them are 5 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle.
What are the best first moves from PADS?
The best first moves from PADS are CADS, PALS, and PODS. Each of these moves leads to a solution in 4 additional steps, making a total of 5 moves to reach POOP.
Are there any first moves from PADS that cost an extra turn?
Yes, there are 12 first moves from PADS that cost an extra turn. These moves include DADS, FADS, LADS, PANS, PAPS, PARS, PASS, PATS, PAWS, PAYS, RADS, SADS, and WADS.
What is the meaning of the word CODS in this puzzle?
CODS can mean the plural of cod, which is a type of fish. It can also be used as slang for testicles.