Poople #351 Answer: BUZZ to POOP

July 31, 2026 · Hard · 9 moves

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About this puzzle

Par 9 of 11. Rated Hard.

20 or more distinct shortest paths from BUZZ to POOP.

BUZZ connects to 1 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #350 (WASP, par 5) by 4 move(s). #350 WASP

Harder than #352 (CANE, par 5) by 4 move(s). #352 CANE

How the routes branch

Right after FUZE, 3 different words keep the route just as short: FAZE, FUME, FUSE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)

This puzzle starts with a buzz and ends with a poop, a truly wild ride. That F-to-P switch in the middle is a real head-scratcher!

Bridge words

BUZZ(noun): A low, continuous humming sound, like that of a bee.
FUZZ(noun): a mass of fine, loose fibers or hairs; police officers
FUZE(noun): A mechanical or electrical device that detonates an explosive.
FAZE(verb): to disturb or disconcert someone
DAZE(noun): a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment
DOZE(verb): sleep lightly; nap
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.

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FAQ

What is the Poople #351 answer?

The #351 start word is BUZZ. One shortest path to POOP takes 9 moves: BUZZ -> FUZZ -> FUZE -> FAZE -> DAZE -> DOZE -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #351 take?

Poople #351 (BUZZ) has a par of 9. The shortest path from BUZZ to POOP takes 9 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #351 have?

Poople #351 has 20 or more distinct shortest paths from BUZZ to POOP.

How hard is Poople #351?

Poople #351 is rated Hard with a par of 9 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.