Poople #47 Answer: FATS to POOP
September 30, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from FATS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1FATSBATS1st letter, F to B
- Step 2BATSBOTS2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3BOTSBOOS3rd letter, T to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from FATS to POOP.
FATS connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #46 (AIRY, par 7) by 2 move(s). #46 AIRY
Easier than #48 (ARCS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #48 ARCS
How the routes branch
Right after FATS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BATS, CATS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From FATS, it's a split decision between CATS and BATS. Both paths lead to POOP in just five moves, making this a purr-fectly efficient puzzle.
Bridge words
- FATS(noun)
- naturally oily or greasy substances that are vital for many body functions
- BATS(noun)
- Nocturnal flying mammals; also, equipment used in baseball.
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from FATS
FATS 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #47 answer?
The #47 start word is FATS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: FATS -> BATS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Why are there only two solutions listed for FATS to POOP?
There are only two shortest solutions for today’s puzzle because both paths, FATS to CATS and FATS to BATS, lead to POOP in the minimum of 5 moves. While FATS has 15 valid neighbors, only CATS and BATS keep you on the shortest path. Other first moves, like EATS or FITS, add at least one extra move to the solution.
What is the best first move from FATS?
The best first moves from FATS are BATS and CATS, as both lead to POOP in just 4 more moves, making a total of 5 moves. Any other first move, such as FADS or HATS, will cost you at least one extra move to reach POOP. Even FATE costs two extra moves.
Is there a word that connects the two shortest solutions from FATS?
The two shortest solutions, one going through CATS and the other through BATS, do not share any words in the middle of their paths. The CATS path goes CATS -> COTS -> COOS -> COOP, while the BATS path goes BATS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP. They only meet again at the final word, POOP.