Poople #364 Answer: WARN to POOP
August 13, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from WARN to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from WARN to POOP.
WARN connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #365 (WAVE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #365 WAVE
How the routes branch
Right after WARN, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BARN, WORN. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at BORN on move 2.
This "warn to poop" ladder takes a surprising turn, landing us in the barn before hitting an auspicious boon. Quite the journey!
Bridge words
- WARN(verb)
- to notify someone of a possible danger, threat, or problem
- BARN(noun)
- A large farm building used for housing animals or storing hay and grain.
- BORN(adjective)
- brought into existence as a result of birth
- BOON(noun)
- A helpful or beneficial thing; a blessing or advantage.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from WARN
WARN has 12 legal first moves. 2 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.
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 #364 answer?
The #364 start word is WARN. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WARN -> BARN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there really only two shortest solutions for WARN to POOP?
Yes, there are only two shortest solutions for WARN to POOP, both taking 5 moves. These paths are WARN -> WORN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP and WARN -> BARN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP. Both paths converge at BORN before continuing to POOP.
What happens if I start with WARM or WARS from WARN?
Starting with WARM or WARS from WARN will add two extra moves to your solution. While all valid moves eventually lead to POOP, these particular first steps will make your ladder longer than necessary. Other moves like DARN or EARN only add one extra move.
Do all solutions for WARN to POOP pass through the same words at some point?
Yes, all solutions for WARN to POOP share the starting word WARN and then split into BARN or WORN. However, all paths then meet again at BORN. From BORN, the path to POOP is then fixed through BOON and BOOP.
WARN has 12 valid neighbors. Which ones lead to the shortest path?
Only two of WARN’s 12 valid neighbors lead to the shortest 5-move solution: BARN and WORN. These are the only first moves that reach POOP in 4 additional steps. Other first moves will result in longer solutions.