Poople #37 Answer: TOES to POOP
September 20, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TOES to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TOESDOES1st letter, T to D
- Step 2DOESDOER4th letter, S to R
- Step 3DOERDOOR3rd letter, E to O
- Step 4DOORPOOR1st letter, D to P
- Step 5POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
17 distinct shortest path(s) from TOES to POOP.
TOES connects to 17 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #38 (BUFF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #38 BUFF
How the routes branch
Right after TOES, 11 different words keep the route just as short: DOES, HOES, TOED, TOMS, TONS, TOPS, TOSS, TOTS, TOWS, TOYS, WOES. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
TOES has many paths to POOP! The DOES to DOER to DOOR to POOR path is a notable journey.
Bridge words
- TOES(noun)
- Digits of the foot. They help with balance and movement.
- DOES(verb)
- third person singular present of do
- DOER(noun)
- A person who gets things done or takes action, rather than just thinking.
- DOOR(noun)
- A movable barrier in a wall or opening for entering or leaving a building.
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from TOES
TOES has 17 legal first moves. 11 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #37 answer?
The #37 start word is TOES. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TOES -> DOES -> DOER -> DOOR -> POOR -> POOP.
How many different ways can I solve the TOES to POOP puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
There are 17 distinct shortest solutions for the TOES to POOP puzzle. Each of these paths successfully navigates from TOES to POOP in exactly 5 moves, matching the par.
What is an interesting path to take from TOES to POOP?
One interesting path from TOES involves changing only one letter at a time to reach DOES, then DOER, then DOOR, then POOR, and finally POOP. This route highlights how a small change can lead to a completely different word with a related meaning.
Are there any first moves from TOES that lead to a longer solution than the par of 5?
Yes, several first moves from TOES will result in a longer solution. For example, starting with FOES, GOES, NOES, ROES, or TEES will add one extra move to your path. The move TIES will add two extra moves to your total.
Does TOES have many possible first moves?
Yes, TOES has a considerable number of valid first moves, with 17 total neighbors. Eleven of these neighbors, such as DOES, HOES, and TOMS, keep you on track for a par-5 solution to POOP.