Poople #356 Answer: HUGS to POOP
August 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from HUGS to POOP.
HUGS connects to 14 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #355 (REIN, par 6) by 1 move(s). #355 REIN
Easier than #357 (RITE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #357 RITE
How the routes branch
Right after HUGS, 3 different words keep the route just as short: BUGS, HOGS, HUMS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
What a journey! From a warm embrace to a toilet humor punchline. The "boos" to "boop" step is a fun, onomatopoeic twist.
Bridge words
- HUGS(noun)
- a tight embrace or squeeze
- BUGS(noun)
- insects; also, errors in computer code or systems
- BOGS(noun)
- wet, spongy ground, often covered with moss; to sink or become stuck
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from HUGS
HUGS has 14 legal first moves. 3 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #356 answer?
The #356 start word is HUGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HUGS -> BUGS -> BOGS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Only three first moves from HUGS lead to a shortest solution. What are they?
The three first moves from HUGS that lead to a shortest solution are BUGS, HOGS, and HUMS. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 4 additional steps, for a total of 5 moves from HUGS.
Are there any other first moves from HUGS that are not optimal?
Yes, there are several other first moves from HUGS that are not optimal. Moves like HAGS, HUBS, HUES, HUTS, JUGS, LUGS, MUGS, PUGS, RUGS, and TUGS will cost you one extra move to reach POOP.
What is the longest first move from HUGS?
The longest first move from HUGS is HUGE, which costs two extra moves to reach POOP. While all legal words can eventually reach POOP, this particular move adds the most steps to your path.
How many shortest solutions are there for HUGS to POOP?
There are at least 4 shortest solutions to get from HUGS to POOP. These solutions all take the par of 5 moves and involve paths like HUGS -> HUMS -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP or HUGS -> BUGS -> BOGS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.