Poople #409 Answer: RISE to POOP
September 27, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RISE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RISEROSE2nd letter, I to O
- Step 2ROSEPOSE1st letter, R to P
- Step 3POSEPOME3rd letter, S 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.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from RISE to POOP.
RISE connects to 13 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #408 (YARD, par 6) by 1 move(s). #408 YARD
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
RISE to POOP has only one shortest path, but ROSE, a thorny first step, leads to a POMP-filled celebration!
Bridge words
- RISE(verb)
- move from a lower position to a higher one; increase in quantity or intensity
- ROSE(noun)
- a prickly bush or shrub that typically bears fragrant red, pink, yellow, or white flowers
- POSE(verb)
- assume a particular position in order to be photographed, painted, or drawn
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from RISE
RISE has 13 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
2915 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 8% 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: 2m 02s
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What is the Poople #409 answer?
The #409 start word is RISE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RISE -> ROSE -> POSE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve RISE to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle. The unique path is RISE -> ROSE -> POSE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your solution.
What is the best first move from RISE?
The best first move from RISE is ROSE. This is the only move that allows you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves. All other first moves, such as RASE or RILE, will cost you at least one extra move.
Are there any first moves from RISE that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no first moves from RISE that lead to a dead end. Every legal word in Poople can eventually reach POOP. However, some moves like RICE or RIDE will cost you two extra moves compared to the shortest path.
What does the word POME mean in the shortest solution?
POME refers to a type of fleshy fruit with a core, like an apple or pear. This word appears in the unique shortest solution path: RISE -> ROSE -> POSE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP. It is an important step towards reaching POOP.