Poople #373 Answer: ENDS to POOP
August 22, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from ENDS to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from ENDS to POOP.
ENDS connects to 1 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Harder than #372 (CANT, par 5) by 2 move(s). #372 CANT
Harder than #374 (GIRL, par 5) by 2 move(s). #374 GIRL
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This puzzle has a fun, curvy path. "Bods" really shakes things up, leading us from somber to silly.
Bridge words
- ENDS(noun)
- The final part of something; boundaries or limits; purposes or goals.
- ANDS(noun)
- plural of and; refers to multiple instances of the conjunction 'and'
- AIDS(noun)
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease that severely weakens the immune system
- BIDS(verb)
- offers to pay a specific price for something, especially at an auction
- BODS(noun)
- people or individuals, often used informally or humorously
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from ENDS
ENDS has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left 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 #373 answer?
The #373 start word is ENDS. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: ENDS -> ANDS -> AIDS -> BIDS -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to start from ENDS?
Yes, ENDS has only one valid first move. You must change ENDS to ANDS to stay on a shortest path to POOP. Any other change would not result in a valid four-letter word.
Are there multiple shortest solutions for puzzle #373?
No, there is only one shortest route from ENDS to POOP. This unique path is ENDS -> ANDS -> AIDS -> BIDS -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. All players will take the same sequence of words to achieve the par score of 7 moves.
What does the word BODS mean in this puzzle?
BODS is an informal or humorous term for people or individuals. In this puzzle, it appears as a crucial step in the shortest solution, connecting BIDS to BOOS. It’s a fun word that helps bridge the path to POOP.