Poople #376 Answer: OUTS to POOP
August 25, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from OUTS to POOP.
OUTS connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #375 (RITZ, par 7) by 2 move(s). #375 RITZ
Easier than #377 (TINT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #377 TINT
How the routes branch
Right after OUTS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BUTS, CUTS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder took a rather rude turn with "boos." I'm not sure if that's a commentary on the puzzle or the player.
Bridge words
- OUTS(noun)
- The number of batters who have been retired in an inning.
- BUTS(noun)
- plural of but; objections or qualifications
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from OUTS
OUTS 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.
Solve stats
511 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 23% of them finished exactly on par.
Each row below groups solves by how many extra moves beyond par they took, from 0 (exactly on par) up to 6 or more. The number on each bar is that group's solve count, followed by its share of the total.
Median solve time: 1m 27s
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Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #376 answer?
The #376 start word is OUTS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: OUTS -> BUTS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there any other short solutions besides the two listed?
No, there are only two shortest solutions for OUTS to POOP, both taking 5 moves. One path goes OUTS -> CUTS -> COTS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP, and the other goes OUTS -> BUTS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
What is the best first move from OUTS?
The best first moves from OUTS are BUTS and CUTS, as both lead to POOP in 4 more moves, for a total of 5. All other first moves will take at least one extra turn to reach POOP.
I started with OPTS. How many moves will it take me to get to POOP?
If you start with OPTS, it will take you two extra moves compared to the shortest path, meaning a total of 7 moves to reach POOP. The same applies if you started with OURS.
Are there any first moves from OUTS that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no dead ends from OUTS; every legal word can eventually reach POOP. However, some first moves like OPTS and OURS will cost you two extra moves to get there.