Poople #434 Answer: CASH to POOP
October 22, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CASH to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CASHCOSH2nd letter, A to O
- Step 2COSHCOST4th letter, H to T
- 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.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from CASH to POOP.
CASH connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #433 (VEAL, par 6) by 1 move(s). #433 VEAL
How the routes branch
Right after CASH, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAST, COSH. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at COST on move 2.
CASH has two short solutions, both reaching COST before COOT. Take a direct path through CAST or COSH to get to POOP.
Bridge words
- CASH(noun)
- Money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks, money orders, or credit.
- COSH(noun)
- a thick stick or bar used as a weapon
- 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 CASH
CASH has 13 legal first moves. 2 of them stay 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
5650 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 14% 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 33s
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What is the Poople #434 answer?
The #434 start word is CASH. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CASH -> COSH -> COST -> COOT -> COOP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there for today's Poople puzzle, starting from CASH?
There are two shortest solutions for today’s puzzle, both reaching POOP in 5 moves. These paths are CASH to CAST to COST to COOT to COOP to POOP, and CASH to COSH to COST to COOT to COOP to POOP.
What is the best first move from CASH?
The best first moves from CASH are CAST and COSH, both of which allow you to reach POOP in 4 more moves. These moves lead directly to COST, which is a key word in the shortest solutions.
Are there any first moves from CASH that are not ideal?
Yes, several first moves from CASH will add extra turns to your path. Moves like BASH, CASE, CASK, LASH, and RASH will cost you one extra move, while DASH, GASH, HASH, MASH, SASH, and WASH will cost two extra moves.
What is the meaning of COSH?
COSH means a thick stick or bar used as a weapon. This word is part of one of the two shortest solutions from CASH to POOP.