Poople #42 Answer: TURF to POOP
September 25, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TURF to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TURFTURN4th letter, F to N
- Step 2TURNBURN1st letter, T to B
- Step 3BURNBORN2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4BORNBOON3rd letter, R to O
- Step 5BOONBOOP4th letter, N to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from TURF to POOP.
TURF connects to 4 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #41 (HAND, par 5) by 1 move(s). #41 HAND
Harder than #43 (HANG, par 5) by 1 move(s). #43 HANG
How the routes branch
Right after TURN, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BURN, TORN. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle, TURF, quickly turns into a delightful challenge. All the shortest solutions pass through TURN and then TORN before hitting a BOON, leading to POOP.
Bridge words
- TURF(noun)
- a layer of matted earth formed by grass and roots
- TURN(verb)
- to move in a circular direction around an axis or center
- BURN(verb)
- to be on fire; to consume or damage with fire or heat
- BORN(adjective)
- brought into existence as a result of birth
- BOON(noun)
- A helpful or beneficial thing; a blessing or advantage.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from TURF
TURF has 4 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #42 answer?
The #42 start word is TURF. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: TURF -> TURN -> BURN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there a trick to getting from TURF to POOP in the par of 6 moves?
Yes, you must make TURN your first move to solve this puzzle in 6 moves. If you start with SURF, TUFF, or TURD, you will add at least one extra move to your solution. All 6 shortest solutions begin with TURF to TURN.
How many words can I change TURF into for my first move?
TURF can only be changed into 4 other words: TURN, SURF, TUFF, and TURD. This is a relatively small number of options for a starting word. Only TURN leads to a par solution.
The editorial note mentioned BOON. What does that word mean?
A BOON is a helpful or beneficial thing; a blessing or advantage. All 6 of the shortest solutions for TURF pass through BOON, BOOP, and then POOP. You will encounter BOON in your path to POOP.