Poople #330 Answer: WARS to POOP
July 10, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WARS to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WARSBARS1st letter, W to B
- Step 2BARSBAAS3rd letter, R to A
- Step 3BAASBOAS2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4BOASBOOS3rd letter, A to O
- Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from WARS to POOP.
WARS connects to 20 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #329 (GRAB, par 5) by 1 move(s). #329 GRAB
Harder than #331 (KICK, par 5) by 1 move(s). #331 KICK
How the routes branch
Right after WARS, 7 different words keep the route just as short: CARS, EARS, PARS, WADS, WARD, WARE, WARP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This ladder is a real gas! The "boas" to "boos" step is a clever twist, leading us quickly to the end.
Bridge words
- WARS(noun)
- plural of war; conflicts between states or parties
- BARS(noun)
- long, rigid pieces of metal or wood; also, establishments selling alcoholic drinks
- BAAS(noun)
- A boss or master, especially in South Africa.
- BOAS(noun)
- large, non-venomous snakes that constrict their prey
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from WARS
WARS has 20 legal first moves. 11 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.
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What is the Poople #330 answer?
The #330 start word is WARS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WARS -> BARS -> BAAS -> BOAS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Why does the puzzle say there are "at least 20" solutions when it lists exactly 20?
The true count of shortest solutions for WARS to POOP may be higher than 20. The puzzle caps the displayed number of solutions at 20, meaning more unique shortest paths could exist but are not shown.
What is the shortest path from WARS to POOP?
The shortest path from WARS to POOP is 6 moves. One example is WARS -> WARD -> WORD -> WOOD -> WOOF -> POOF -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from WARS that are not optimal?
Yes, several first moves from WARS cost one extra move to reach POOP. For example, starting with GARS, JARS, MARS, OARS, SARS, TARS, WARM, WART, or WARY will result in a 7-move solution instead of the par 6.
How many different first moves can I make from WARS that keep me on track for a par solution?
There are 11 different first moves from WARS that can lead to a par solution of 6 moves. These include BARS, CARS, EARS, PARS, WADS, WAGS, WARD, WARE, WARN, WARP, and WAYS.