Poople #356 Answer: HUGS to POOP
August 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
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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.
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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.
How many steps does Poople #356 take?
Poople #356 (HUGS) has a par of 5. The shortest path from HUGS to POOP takes 5 move(s).
How many different shortest solutions does Poople #356 have?
Poople #356 has 4 distinct shortest path(s) from HUGS to POOP.
How hard is Poople #356?
Poople #356 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.