Poople #351 Answer: BUZZ to POOP
July 31, 2026 · Hard · 9 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from BUZZ to POOP takes 9 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1BUZZFUZZ1st letter, B to F
- Step 2FUZZFUZE4th letter, Z to E
- Step 3FUZEFAZE2nd letter, U to A
- Step 4FAZEDAZE1st letter, F to D
- Step 5DAZEDOZE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 6DOZEDOME3rd letter, Z to M
- Step 7DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- Step 8POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 9POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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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.
First moves from BUZZ
BUZZ has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 8 moves left 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 #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.
Is there only one first move from BUZZ?
Yes, FUZZ is the only valid first move from BUZZ. This means all solutions for this puzzle must begin with BUZZ followed by FUZZ.
Are there many shortest solutions for BUZZ to POOP?
Yes, there are at least 20 shortest solutions for this puzzle. All of these solutions are 9 moves long, matching the par.
Do all solutions for BUZZ share a common word after the first move?
Yes, all solutions share the word FUZE after the first move. This means every path from BUZZ to POOP must go through BUZZ, then FUZZ, then FUZE.
What are some of the words that branch off from FUZE?
From FUZE, solutions can branch into words like FUME, FAZE, or FUSE. For example, one path is BUZZ -> FUZZ -> FUZE -> FUME -> FAME.