Poople #360 Answer: LASH to POOP
August 9, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LASH to POOP.
LASH connects to 12 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #359 (LAVA, par 6) by 1 move(s). #359 LAVA
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
From LASH to POOP, this ladder takes a delightful detour through "loot." It's a nice, steady descent.
Bridge words
- LASH(verb)
- to strike with a whip or to beat against something
- LAST(adjective)
- remaining; continuing for a period of time; most recent
- LOST(adjective)
- unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts
- LOOT(noun)
- goods, especially valuable items, stolen or taken by force
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from LASH
LASH has 12 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #360 answer?
The #360 start word is LASH. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LASH -> LAST -> LOST -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there more than one way to solve today's LASH puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
No, there is only one shortest route from LASH to POOP. You must go through LAST, LOST, LOOT, and LOOP to reach POOP in 5 moves.
I started with BASH. Can I still reach POOP in the par of 5 moves?
No, if you start with BASH, you will need at least 6 moves to reach POOP. Other first moves like CASH, LASS, LUSH, and RASH also add an extra move to the solution.
What is the best first move from LASH?
The best first move from LASH is LAST. This move is the only one that allows you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves.
I made a first move to DASH. How many extra moves will this cost me?
Moving to DASH as your first step will cost you two extra moves compared to the par. Other first moves like GASH, HASH, MASH, SASH, and WASH also add two extra moves to your solution.