Poople #437 Answer: CASE to POOP
October 25, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from CASE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1CASECAME3rd letter, S to M
- Step 2CAMECOME2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3COMEPOME1st letter, C to P
- Step 4POMEPOMP4th letter, E to P
- Step 5POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from CASE to POOP.
CASE connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #436 (ITEM, par 6) by 1 move(s). #436 ITEM
How the routes branch
Right after CASE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CAME, CAST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle offers two good first moves. From CAME, players could choose POME and POMP on their way to POOP.
Bridge words
- CASE(noun)
- An instance of a particular situation; a matter or question to be decided.
- CAME(verb)
- Past tense of 'come'; moved toward or arrived at a place.
- COME(verb)
- move or travel toward or into a place
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from CASE
CASE has 15 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
4026 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 22% 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 26s
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What is the Poople #437 answer?
The #437 start word is CASE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: CASE -> CAME -> COME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there for today's puzzle starting from CASE?
There are 6 distinct shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. All of them reach POOP in 5 moves, matching the par.
Which first moves from CASE keep me on track for the par of 5 moves?
Only two first moves from CASE keep you on track for the par of 5 moves: CAME and CAST. Both of these words lead to a solution in exactly 4 more steps.
Are there any first moves from CASE that lead to dead ends?
No, there are no dead ends from CASE. While some first moves like BASE or EASE add extra steps, every valid four-letter word can eventually lead to POOP.
What is a POME?
A POME is a type of fruit, specifically a fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or a pear. The word POME appears in one of the shortest paths from CASE to POOP.