Poople #436 Answer: ITEM to POOP
October 24, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ITEM to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ITEMSTEM1st letter, I to S
- Step 2STEMSTEP4th letter, M to P
- Step 3STEPSTOP3rd letter, E to O
- Step 4STOPSLOP2nd letter, T to L
- Step 5SLOPPLOP1st letter, S to P
- Step 6PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from ITEM to POOP.
ITEM connects to 2 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
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 ladder from ITEM to POOP is a straight shot, only one shortest path. Follow the STEM, STEP, and STOP to SLOP and PLOP your way to victory.
Bridge words
- ITEM(noun)
- A distinct part in a list, collection, or series; an article or unit.
- STEM(noun)
- The main body or stalk of a plant or a word.
- STEP(verb)
- To lift one's foot and put it down in a different place.
- STOP(verb)
- to cease from movement or operation; to come to an end
- SLOP(noun)
- wet, unappetizing, and often leftover food, especially for animals
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from ITEM
ITEM has 2 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 two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
3602 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 54% 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 42s
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What is the Poople #436 answer?
The #436 start word is ITEM. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: ITEM -> STEM -> STEP -> STOP -> SLOP -> PLOP -> POOP.
Are there any other ways to solve today's Poople puzzle from ITEM in the par of 6 moves?
No, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle. The unique path goes ITEM to STEM, then through STEP, STOP, SLOP, and PLOP to reach POOP in exactly 6 moves.
Why did my first move from ITEM to IDEM lead to a longer solution?
Moving from ITEM to IDEM adds two extra moves to your path to POOP. While IDEM is a valid word, it does not lead to any of the shortest solutions available from ITEM.
How many valid first moves are there from ITEM?
There are only two valid first moves from ITEM. You can change ITEM to STEM, which is part of the shortest solution, or change it to IDEM, which will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP.