Poople #45 Answer: DUAL to POOP
September 28, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DUAL to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DUALDULL3rd letter, A to L
- Step 2DULLPULL1st letter, D to P
- Step 3PULLPOLL2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4POLLPOOL3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5POOLPOOP4th letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from DUAL to POOP.
DUAL connects to 4 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 3.
Easier than #46 (AIRY, par 7) by 2 move(s). #46 AIRY
How the routes branch
Right after DULL, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DOLL, PULL. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at POLL on move 3.
This DUAL puzzle offers two paths that quickly converge. Both solutions share DULL and POLL, making for a short and sweet ladder to POOP.
Bridge words
- DUAL(adjective)
- composed of two parts or elements; having a double character or function
- DULL(adjective)
- lacking interest or excitement; not sharp or vivid
- PULL(verb)
- exert force on something to move it toward oneself
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from DUAL
DUAL has 4 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.
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What is the Poople #45 answer?
The #45 start word is DUAL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DUAL -> DULL -> PULL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there only one good first move from DUAL?
Yes, only one first move from DUAL leads to a par solution. Changing DUAL to DULL is the only way to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves. The other valid first moves, DEAL, DIAL, and DUEL, all cost an extra turn.
How many solutions are there for the DUAL puzzle?
There are exactly two solutions for the DUAL puzzle. Both of these solutions take the par of 5 moves to reach POOP. Both solutions also share the words DULL and POLL in their paths.
Do all solutions for DUAL go through the same words?
Not entirely, but they are very similar. All solutions for DUAL begin with DUAL then DULL, and then meet again at POLL. From DULL, one path goes to DOLL, while the other goes to PULL, before both reach POLL.