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Poople #402 Answer: AWAY to POOP

September 20, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from AWAY to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

AWAYSWAYSLAYPLAYPLOYPLOPPOOP
  1. Step 1AWAYSWAY1st letter, A to S
  2. Step 2SWAYSLAY2nd letter, W to L
  3. Step 3SLAYPLAY1st letter, S to P
  4. Step 4PLAYPLOY3rd letter, A to O
  5. Step 5PLOYPLOP4th letter, Y to P
  6. Step 6PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

6 distinct shortest path(s) from AWAY to POOP.

AWAY connects to 2 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 2 and rejoin 3 move(s) later, at move 5.

Harder than #401 (FANS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #401 FANS

How the routes branch

Right after SWAY, 2 different words keep the route just as short: SLAY, SWAP. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at PLOP on move 5.

AWAY starts with a SWAY, then splits into a few different paths, all of which converge at PLOP before reaching POOP.

Bridge words

AWAY(adverb)
from a particular place or in a different direction
SWAY(verb)
move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically backward and forward
SLAY(verb)
to kill in a violent way
PLAY(verb)
Engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious purpose.
PLOY(noun)
A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's advantage.
PLOP(verb)
To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.

First moves from AWAY

AWAY has 2 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

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

SWAY

Costs two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.

AWRY

Solve stats

772 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 32% 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
250 · 32%
1
230 · 30%
2
120 · 16%
3
70 · 9%
4
39 · 5%
5
22 · 3%
6+
41 · 5%

Median solve time: 1m 46s

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FAQ

What is the Poople #402 answer?

The #402 start word is AWAY. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: AWAY -> SWAY -> SLAY -> PLAY -> PLOY -> PLOP -> POOP.

Is there only one first move from AWAY that leads to a shortest solution?

Yes, SWAY is the only first move from AWAY that keeps you on track for a 6-move solution. The other option, AWRY, costs two extra moves to reach POOP.

Are there any words that appear in all of the shortest solutions for AWAY?

Yes, the words SWAY and PLOP appear in every one of the six shortest solutions for AWAY. All paths begin with AWAY -> SWAY and end with PLOP -> POOP.

How many different shortest solutions are there for the word AWAY?

There are 6 different shortest solutions that transform AWAY into POOP. All of these solutions are 6 moves long, matching the par.

Do any of the shortest solutions for AWAY use the word PLAY?

Yes, the word PLAY appears in two of the six shortest solutions. These paths are AWAY -> SWAY -> SLAY -> PLAY -> PLAP -> PLOP -> POOP and AWAY -> SWAY -> SLAY -> PLAY -> PLOY -> PLOP -> POOP.