Poople #426 Answer: MICS to POOP
October 14, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from MICS to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1MICSMISS3rd letter, C to S
- Step 2MISSMOSS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3MOSSBOSS1st letter, M to B
- Step 4BOSSBOOS3rd letter, S to O
- Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
Just want a hint?
About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from MICS to POOP.
MICS connects to 6 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after MOSS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BOSS, MOOS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
MICS has many ways to MISS. All paths converge on MOSS before branching out to BOOS, BOSS, or MOOS on the way to POOP.
Bridge words
- MICS(noun)
- plural of mic, a device that converts sound waves into electrical signals
- MISS(verb)
- fail to hit, reach, or catch something intended or aimed at
- MOSS(noun)
- A small flowerless green plant that grows in dense mats, typically in damp habitats.
- BOSS(noun)
- A person in charge of an organization or department.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from MICS
MICS has 6 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.
Costs two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
4767 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 6% 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 04s
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
Today's puzzle is live
A new Poople puzzle unlocks daily, always at 08:00 UTC.
Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #426 answer?
The #426 start word is MICS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: MICS -> MISS -> MOSS -> BOSS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Why do all the shortest solutions for MICS to POOP go through MISS?
All four shortest solutions begin with MICS to MISS because it is the only first move that keeps the path to POOP at the par of 6 moves. Other first moves like MICE, PICS, SICS, and TICS add an extra move, making the solution 7 steps long. MICA adds two extra moves, resulting in an 8-step solution.
Is it true that every shortest solution for MICS to POOP passes through MOSS?
Yes, every shortest solution from MICS to POOP indeed passes through MOSS. After the initial move from MICS to MISS, all four shortest paths then proceed to MOSS, which acts as a central point before the paths diverge towards BOSS or MOOS.
What are the common words shared by all shortest solutions from MICS to POOP?
All shortest solutions from MICS to POOP share the first two words: MICS and MISS. They also all pass through MOSS. After MOSS, the solutions branch out through either BOSS or MOOS before ultimately reaching POOP.