Poople #367 Answer: NEXT to POOP

August 16, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

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Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

5 distinct shortest path(s) from NEXT to POOP.

NEXT connects to 4 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Harder than #366 (PAGE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #366 PAGE

Harder than #368 (JAYS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #368 JAYS

Right after NEXT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: NEAT, NEST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

Poople #367 sees "neat" doing some heavy lifting. This ladder is a fun little staircase, one letter at a time, to Poop.

NEXT(adjective): immediately following in time, order, or space
NEAT(adjective): orderly and clean; free from mess or dirt
BEAT(verb): to strike repeatedly; to defeat in a game or contest
BOAT(noun): A small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine.
BOOT(noun): A sturdy shoe covering the foot and ankle, or a device to immobilize a car.
BOOP(noun): A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.

Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.

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The #367 start word is NEXT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: NEXT -> NEAT -> BEAT -> BOAT -> BOOT -> BOOP -> POOP.

Poople #367 (NEXT) has a par of 6. The shortest path from NEXT to POOP takes 6 move(s).

Poople #367 has 5 distinct shortest path(s) from NEXT to POOP.

Poople #367 is rated Medium with a par of 6 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.