Poople #39 Answer: TURN to POOP
September 22, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TURN to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TURNBURN1st letter, T to B
- Step 2BURNBORN2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3BORNBOON3rd letter, R to O
- Step 4BOONBOOP4th letter, N to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from TURN to POOP.
TURN connects to 5 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
Easier than #40 (SPIN, par 6) by 1 move(s). #40 SPIN
How the routes branch
Right after TURN, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BURN, TORN. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
TURN has a couple of ways to reach POOP, but the most direct paths all pass through BOON and BOOP. Those playful BOOPs keep things moving!
Bridge words
- TURN(verb)
- to move in a circular direction around an axis or center
- BURN(verb)
- to be on fire; to consume or damage with fire or heat
- 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 TURN
TURN has 5 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #39 answer?
The #39 start word is TURN. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TURN -> BURN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
What is the shortest number of moves to solve this puzzle, starting from TURN?
The shortest solution for TURN to POOP is 5 moves. There are six different paths that achieve this par, such as TURN to TORN, then TOON, then TOOL, then POOL, and finally POOP.
Are there many ways to begin the puzzle from TURN?
TURN has 5 valid neighbors, but only two of them lead to the shortest 5-move solution. Starting with BURN or TORN will keep you on track for par, while other first moves add extra steps.
Which first moves from TURN will lead to a longer solution?
Starting with TERN from TURN will cost one extra move, making your path 6 steps long. If you choose TURD or TURF as your first move, your solution will be two moves longer than the par of 5.
Do all the shortest solutions for TURN follow a similar path?
Yes, all six of the shortest solutions for TURN eventually converge through BOON and BOOP. For example, paths like TURN to TORN, then BORN, then BOON, and then BOOP lead directly to POOP.