Poople #429 Answer: CASK to POOP
October 17, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CASK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CASKCAST4th letter, K to T
- Step 2CASTCOST2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3COSTCOOT3rd letter, S to O
- Step 4COOTCOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from CASK to POOP.
CASK connects to 6 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #428 (DOJO, par 7) by 2 move(s). #428 DOJO
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's puzzle, CASK, has only one shortest path to POOP. All other first moves, like MASK and TASK, cost at least one extra step.
Bridge words
- CASK(noun)
- A cylindrical container, usually made of wood, used for holding liquids.
- CAST(verb)
- To throw something forcefully in a specified direction.
- COST(noun)
- An amount that has to be paid or spent to get something.
- COOT(noun)
- A foolish or eccentric old man; a type of water bird.
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from CASK
CASK has 6 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
3906 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 15% 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 40s
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What is the Poople #429 answer?
The #429 start word is CASK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CASK -> CAST -> COST -> COOT -> COOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve CASK in five moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for CASK. You must change CASK to CAST to reach POOP in the par of five moves. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your path.
I tried changing CASK to CASE. How many moves does that add?
Changing CASK to CASE adds one extra move to your solution. Similarly, starting with BASK or CASH also costs one extra move. Only starting with CAST allows you to reach POOP in the shortest five moves.
How many first moves are there from CASK?
There are six valid first moves from CASK. One move, CAST, leads to a shortest solution. The other five moves, BASK, CASE, CASH, MASK, and TASK, all lead to longer solutions.