Poople #395 Answer: PAID to POOP
September 13, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PAID to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PAIDPAIL4th letter, D to L
- Step 2PAILPALL3rd letter, I to L
- Step 3PALLPOLL2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from PAID to POOP.
PAID connects to 7 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #394 (AHEM, par 8) by 3 move(s). #394 AHEM
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
From PAID, the only shortest path goes through PAIL and PALL. If you want to get to POOP quickly, don't stray from this watery, funereal path!
Bridge words
- PAID(adjective)
- Having given money for something; having received money for work done.
- PAIL(noun)
- A bucket, typically cylindrical, with a handle, used for carrying liquids.
- PALL(noun)
- A cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb.
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from PAID
PAID has 7 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
683 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 31% 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 12s
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What is the Poople #395 answer?
The #395 start word is PAID. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PAID -> PAIL -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for PAID to POOP. This unique path goes through PAIL, PALL, POLL, and POOL, reaching POOP in 5 moves.
What is the best first move from PAID if I want to reach POOP as quickly as possible?
The best first move from PAID is PAIL, which allows you to reach POOP in 4 additional moves, for a total of 5. All other first moves, such as LAID, PAIN, PAIR, RAID, SAID, or MAID, will cost you at least one extra move.
Are there any first moves from PAID that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no dead ends from PAID. While some moves like MAID will cost you two extra turns to reach POOP, every valid first move from PAID can eventually lead to the solution.