Poople #419 Answer: CARD to POOP
October 7, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CARD to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CARDCORD2nd letter, A to O
- Step 2CORDCORK4th letter, D to K
- Step 3CORKCOOK3rd letter, R to O
- Step 4COOKCOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from CARD to POOP.
CARD connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #418 (RENT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #418 RENT
How the routes branch
Right after CARD, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CARP, CORD. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle has two equally short paths from CARD. Whether you choose CARP or CORD, you'll reach POOP in just five steps.
Bridge words
- CARD(noun)
- a piece of thick stiff paper or plastic, used for various purposes
- CORD(noun)
- a long, thin, flexible material usually made from twisted strands
- CORK(noun)
- a lightweight, impervious, buoyant material, the bark of the cork oak
- COOK(verb)
- prepare food by heating it
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from CARD
CARD has 12 legal first moves. 2 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
4313 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 12% 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 55s
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What is the Poople #419 answer?
The #419 start word is CARD. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CARD -> CORD -> CORK -> COOK -> COOP -> POOP.
Are there any other first moves from CARD that lead to a five-move solution?
No, only two first moves from CARD lead to the shortest solution of five moves. Those moves are to CARP and CORD. All other first moves add at least one extra move to the par.
How many total solutions are there for CARD to POOP?
There are at least 3 solutions that reach POOP from CARD in the par of 5 moves. These solutions all start with either CARP or CORD. For example, one path is CARD to CARP, then CAMP, COMP, POMP, and finally POOP.
What is the longest first move I could make from CARD?
The longest first moves from CARD will add two extra moves to the par, making it a seven-move solution. These moves are to HARD, LARD, and YARD. All of these words are valid first steps from CARD.