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Poople #329 Answer: GRAB to POOP

July 9, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from GRAB to POOP takes 5 moves.

Shortest path

GRABCRABCRAPCROPPROPPOOP
  1. Step 1GRABCRAB1st letter, G to C
  2. Step 2CRABCRAP4th letter, B to P
  3. Step 3CRAPCROP3rd letter, A to O
  4. Step 4CROPPROP1st letter, C to P
  5. Step 5PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle

Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

4 distinct shortest path(s) from GRAB to POOP.

GRAB connects to 7 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Easier than #328 (QUIT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #328 QUIT

Easier than #330 (WARS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #330 WARS

How the routes branch

Right after GRAB, 3 different words keep the route just as short: CRAB, GRAD, GRAM. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

That's one stinky solution, Poople! From "grab" to "poop," the double-P of "crap" and "prop" really gets things flowing.

Bridge words

GRAB(verb)
to take hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
CRAB(noun)
A marine crustacean with a broad shell, five pairs of legs, and two claws.
CRAP(noun)
something of poor quality or value; nonsense; to defecate
CROP(noun)
a cultivated plant, especially a cereal, fruit, or vegetable grown on a farm
PROP(noun)
A support placed under or against something to hold it up.

First moves from GRAB

GRAB has 7 legal first moves. 3 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.

CRABGRADGRAM

Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.

DRABGRANGRAY

Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.

GRUB

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FAQ

What is the Poople #329 answer?

The #329 start word is GRAB. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GRAB -> CRAB -> CRAP -> CROP -> PROP -> POOP.

How many different shortest solutions are there to get from GRAB to POOP?

There are 4 shortest solutions for this puzzle. All of them are 5 moves long, matching the par score. One path goes GRAB -> GRAD -> GOAD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.

Which first moves from GRAB will keep me on track for the par score?

Three first moves from GRAB will keep you on track to reach POOP in 4 more moves, meeting the par of 5. These moves are CRAB, GRAD, and GRAM. Choosing any of these will lead to a shortest solution.

What happens if I start with GRUB from GRAB?

Starting with GRUB from GRAB will cost you two extra moves compared to the par. While GRUB is a valid word, it leads to a longer path to POOP. The most efficient first moves are CRAB, GRAD, or GRAM.

Is there a solution path that uses the word CRAP?

Yes, two of the shortest solution paths use the word CRAP. One such path is GRAB -> CRAB -> CRAP -> CROP -> COOP -> POOP. Another path involves GRAB -> CRAB -> CRAP -> CROP -> PROP -> POOP.