Poople #421 Answer: CARB to POOP
October 9, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CARB to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CARBCARP4th letter, B to P
- Step 2CARPCAMP3rd letter, R to M
- Step 3CAMPCOMP2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4COMPPOMP1st letter, C to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from CARB to POOP.
CARB connects to 8 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 4 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #420 (OMEN, par 9) by 4 move(s). #420 OMEN
How the routes branch
Right after COMP, 2 different words keep the route just as short: COOP, POMP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle, CARB to POOP, has two shortest solutions that share COMP. Both paths ultimately involve a bit of POMP.
Bridge words
- CARB(noun)
- A carbohydrate, a nutrient that provides energy to the body.
- CARP(verb)
- a freshwater fish; to complain or find fault continually about trivial matters
- CAMP(noun)
- A place where people stay temporarily in tents or other shelters.
- COMP(verb)
- To compensate for something, or to provide something free of charge.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from CARB
CARB has 8 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
3812 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 13% 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 09s
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What is the Poople #421 answer?
The #421 start word is CARB. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CARB -> CARP -> CAMP -> COMP -> POMP -> POOP.
Are there any other ways to solve CARB to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
No, there are only two shortest solutions from CARB to POOP, both taking 5 moves. Both of these solutions go through CARP, then CAMP, and then COMP.
Does the word COMP appear in every solution to this puzzle?
Yes, every solution to this puzzle from CARB to POOP must pass through the word COMP. From COMP, the path then splits to either COOP or POMP before reaching POOP.
Is CARP the only first move from CARB that leads to a shortest solution?
Yes, CARP is the only first move from CARB that allows you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves. Other first moves like BARB, CARD, CARE, CARS, and CART will cost you one extra move.
What is the longest path from CARB to POOP?
The longest path is not provided, but you can reach POOP from CARB through CURB or GARB, which will cost you two extra moves. This means these paths will be at least 7 moves long.