Poople #362 Answer: SWIM to POOP
August 11, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from SWIM to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SWIM to POOP.
SWIM connects to 7 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
That's a slippery slope to Poop! The "slip" to "slop" transition is a real standout, paving the way for a grand finale.
Bridge words
- SWIM(verb)
- Propel the body through water using limbs or fins.
- SLIM(adjective)
- attractively thin and slender
- SLIP(verb)
- slide unintentionally; make a mistake; a small piece of paper
- SLOP(noun)
- wet, unappetizing, and often leftover food, especially for animals
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from SWIM
SWIM has 7 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 #362 answer?
The #362 start word is SWIM. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SWIM -> SLIM -> SLIP -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from SWIM to POOP?
Yes, for puzzle #362, there is only one shortest route. That path is SWIM -> SLIM -> SLIP -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP, taking 5 moves in total.
What is the best first move from SWIM?
The best first move from SWIM is SLIM. This move keeps you on the shortest path to POOP, allowing you to reach it in 4 more moves.
What happens if I start with SHIM, SKIM, STIM, or SWAM?
If you start with SHIM, SKIM, STIM, or SWAM, you will add one extra move to your solution. These moves lead to a path that is one step longer than the shortest route.
Are there any first moves from SWIM that significantly increase the puzzle's difficulty?
Yes, if you start with SWIG or SWUM, you will add two extra moves to your solution. These moves make the puzzle two steps longer than the shortest possible path.