Poople #427 Answer: LAWN to POOP
October 15, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LAWN to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LAWNLAIN3rd letter, W to I
- Step 2LAINLOIN2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3LOINLOON3rd letter, I to O
- Step 4LOONLOOP4th letter, N to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LAWN to POOP.
LAWN connects to 7 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #426 (MICS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #426 MICS
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
There is only one shortest path from LAWN to POOP. The clever solver will change LAWN to LAIN to find the optimal solution.
Bridge words
- LAWN(noun)
- An area of short, mown grass in a garden or park.
- LAIN(verb)
- Past participle of lie (to recline); rested in a horizontal position.
- LOIN(noun)
- The part of the body on either side of the spine between the false ribs and hip bone.
- LOON(noun)
- A large, fish-eating diving bird; a crazy or foolish person.
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from LAWN
LAWN has 7 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
5269 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 9% 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 07s
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What is the Poople #427 answer?
The #427 start word is LAWN. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LAWN -> LAIN -> LOIN -> LOON -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest solution from LAWN to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path from LAWN to POOP. The unique 5-move solution is LAWN to LAIN to LOIN to LOON to LOOP to POOP. All other first moves from LAWN will result in a longer path.
Which first move from LAWN is the best to make?
The best first move from LAWN is LAIN, as it leads to the single shortest solution in 5 moves. Other first moves like DAWN, LAWS, or SAWN will cost you one extra move to reach POOP. FAWN, PAWN, and YAWN will cost two extra moves.
Why are there no other 5-move solutions from LAWN?
The structure of the puzzle from LAWN is such that only the path through LAIN leads to the minimum 5-move solution. All other 6 valid first moves from LAWN, such as DAWN or FAWN, will add at least one or two extra steps to your journey to POOP.