Poople #400 Answer: CARE to POOP
September 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CARE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CAREPARE1st letter, C to P
- Step 2PAREPORE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3POREPOME3rd letter, R to M
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
13 distinct shortest path(s) from CARE to POOP.
CARE connects to 24 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #399 (DUTY, par 6) by 1 move(s). #399 DUTY
How the routes branch
Right after CARE, 4 different words keep the route just as short: CAME, CARP, CORE, PARE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle, CARE to POOP, offers a concise path through POME and POMP. With 24 valid first moves, players have many options to begin their journey.
Bridge words
- CARE(noun)
- serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage
- PARE(verb)
- trim something by cutting away its outer edges or surfaces
- PORE(noun)
- a minute opening in a surface, especially one through which liquid may pass
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from CARE
CARE has 24 legal first moves. 4 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.
Solve stats
1114 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 14% 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 11s
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What is the Poople #400 answer?
The #400 start word is CARE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CARE -> PARE -> PORE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What is the shortest solution to get from CARE to POOP?
The shortest solutions take 5 moves to reach POOP. There are 13 such solutions, for example, CARE to CORE to CORK to COOK to COOP to POOP, or CARE to PARE to PORE to POME to POMP to POOP.
Are there many first moves from CARE that keep me on track for the shortest solution?
Yes, there are four first moves from CARE that can lead to a 5-move solution: CAME, CARP, CORE, and PARE. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 4 additional steps.
What happens if I start with a word like BARE or FARE?
If you start with words like BARE or FARE, it will cost you at least one extra move to reach POOP. There are 20 such first moves from CARE, including CAFE, CAGE, and CARD.
What is the significance of POME and POMP in this puzzle?
POME and POMP are central to many of the shortest solutions. For instance, CARE to PARE to PORE to POME to POMP to POOP is one of the 13 shortest paths, highlighting their importance in reaching POOP efficiently.