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Poople #399 Answer: DUTY to POOP

September 17, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from DUTY to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

DUTYDULYDULLPULLPOLLPOOLPOOP
  1. Step 1DUTYDULY3rd letter, T to L
  2. Step 2DULYDULL4th letter, Y to L
  3. Step 3DULLPULL1st letter, D to P
  4. Step 4PULLPOLL2nd letter, U to O
  5. Step 5POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
  6. Step 6POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

2 distinct shortest path(s) from DUTY to POOP.

DUTY connects to 1 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 3 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 4.

Harder than #398 (WHAT, par 5) by 1 move(s). #398 WHAT

How the routes branch

Right after DULL, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DOLL, PULL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POLL on move 4.

From DUTY, players must go DULY to DULL. From there, one can either DOLL or PULL, and both roads merge at POLL.

Bridge words

DUTY(noun)
A moral or legal obligation; a task or action one is bound to perform.
DULY(adverb)
in a due manner; properly; rightfully; at the proper time
DULL(adjective)
lacking interest or excitement; not sharp or vivid
PULL(verb)
exert force on something to move it toward oneself
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 DUTY

DUTY has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.

Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.

DULY

Solve stats

1023 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 86% 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.

Extra moves
0
878 · 86%
1
50 · 5%
2
53 · 5%
3
15 · 1%
4
8 · 1%
5
7 · 1%
6+
12 · 1%

Median solve time: 2m 01s

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FAQ

What is the Poople #399 answer?

The #399 start word is DUTY. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: DUTY -> DULY -> DULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.

Is there only one way to start from DUTY?

Yes, from DUTY you must move to DULY. DUTY has only one valid neighbor, making DULY the only possible first move in this puzzle.

How many solutions are there for today's puzzle starting from DUTY?

There are 2 distinct solutions for today’s puzzle. Both solutions share the first few steps, going from DUTY to DULY and then to DULL.

Are there any points where the solutions diverge and then meet again?

Yes, after reaching DULL, the solutions diverge into two paths, one going to DOLL and the other to PULL. Both of these paths then converge again at POLL before continuing to POOL and finally POOP.

What is the meaning of the word DULL in the context of this puzzle?

DULL means lacking interest or excitement, or not sharp or vivid. It is a key word in the puzzle, appearing in all solutions after DULY.