Poople #393 Answer: FUND to POOP
September 11, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from FUND to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1FUNDFOND2nd letter, U to O
- Step 2FONDFOOD3rd letter, N to O
- Step 3FOODGOOD1st letter, F to G
- Step 4GOODGOOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 5GOOPPOOP1st letter, G to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from FUND to POOP.
FUND connects to 5 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #392 (RACE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #392 RACE
How the routes branch
Right after FOOD, 3 different words keep the route just as short: FOOL, GOOD, HOOD. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
FUND's shortest paths all go through FOND and FOOD, before branching out to FOOL, HOOD, or GOOD. Go for FOOD to reach POOP in five.
Bridge words
- FUND(noun)
- a sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose
- FOND(adjective)
- Having a strong liking or affection for someone or something.
- FOOD(noun)
- Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb.
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from FUND
FUND has 5 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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
1019 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 44% 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: 59s
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What is the Poople #393 answer?
The #393 start word is FUND. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: FUND -> FOND -> FOOD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one first move from FUND that keeps me on track for the par of 5?
Yes, only one first move, FOND, leads to a solution in 4 additional steps, making a total of 5 moves to POOP. All other first moves from FUND will cost you at least one extra move.
Do all the shortest solutions for FUND go through the same words for a while?
Yes, all three shortest solutions for FUND share the first two words, FOND and FOOD. After FOOD, the paths diverge through FOOL, HOOD, or GOOD, before all eventually reaching POOP.
How many words can I change FUND into in the first move?
You can change FUND into 5 different words in the first move. These words are FOND, FEND, FIND, FUNK, and FUNS.