Poople #33 Answer: FATE to POOP
September 16, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from FATE to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1FATEDATE1st letter, F to D
- Step 2DATEDOTE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3DOTEDOME3rd letter, T to M
- Step 4DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 5POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
19 distinct shortest path(s) from FATE to POOP.
FATE connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #32 (PIER, par 5) by 1 move(s). #32 PIER
Harder than #34 (BLUE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #34 BLUE
How the routes branch
Right after FATE, 6 different words keep the route just as short: DATE, FAME, FARE, FATS, PATE, SATE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Many paths lead from FATE to POOP, with POME and POMP proving popular penultimate stops. You could also follow FATS to BATS for a unique ladder.
Bridge words
- FATE(noun)
- The development of events outside a person's control, regarded as predetermined by a supernatural power.
- DATE(noun)
- A specific day or time, often marking an event or appointment.
- DOTE(verb)
- to show excessive fondness or love for someone or something
- DOME(noun)
- A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from FATE
FATE has 17 legal first moves. 6 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 8 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 #33 answer?
The #33 start word is FATE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: FATE -> DATE -> DOTE -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there for today's puzzle starting with FATE?
There are 19 shortest solutions to reach POOP from FATE. All of these solutions achieve the par of 6 moves. This offers a wide variety of paths for players to explore.
Which first moves from FATE lead to the shortest solutions?
Six first moves from FATE lead to a shortest solution of 6 moves: DATE, FAME, FARE, FATS, PATE, and SATE. These moves will get you to POOP in just 5 more steps. Other first moves will add one or two extra steps to your total.
Are there any interesting words in the shortest paths from FATE?
Yes, several interesting words appear in the shortest paths. For example, POME, a fleshy fruit, and POMP, a grand display, are common bridge words in many solutions. You can also find words like DOME and DOTE on various paths to POOP.
Does FATE have many possible first moves?
FATE has a robust 17 valid neighbors, offering many choices for a first move. While DATE, FAME, FARE, FATS, PATE, and SATE lead to the shortest par solutions, other moves like FACE or HATE are also valid, though they add extra steps to the total path length.