Poople #49 Answer: SALE to POOP
October 2, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SALE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SALEPALE1st letter, S to P
- Step 2PALEPOLE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3POLEPOME3rd letter, L to M
- 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.
7 distinct shortest path(s) from SALE to POOP.
SALE connects to 19 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #48 (ARCS, par 8) by 3 move(s). #48 ARCS
Easier than #50 (AIRS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #50 AIRS
How the routes branch
Right after SALE, 3 different words keep the route just as short: PALE, SAME, SOLE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
SALE has three great opening moves, but PALE is the only one that can get you to POOP by way of POOL. The other paths go through POMP, which is quite grand.
Bridge words
- SALE(noun)
- an act of selling something; the exchange of goods or services for money
- PALE(adjective)
- Light in color or lacking brightness.
- POLE(noun)
- A long slender rounded length of wood or metal.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from SALE
SALE has 19 legal first moves. 3 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.
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What is the Poople #49 answer?
The #49 start word is SALE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SALE -> PALE -> POLE -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from SALE?
The best first moves from SALE are PALE, SAME, and SOLE. All three of these words allow you to reach POOP in just four more moves, matching the par of this puzzle.
How many shortest solutions are there for SALE to POOP?
There are at least 7 shortest solutions to get from SALE to POOP. These paths all take 5 moves, which is the par for this puzzle.
Are there any common words that lead to a longer path from SALE?
Yes, many common words like SAFE, SALT, and SAVE will add an extra move to your path. While still valid, these first moves will result in a 6-move solution instead of the par 5.
Do all the shortest paths from SALE go through the same set of words?
No, the shortest paths from SALE diverge after the first move. Some paths go through POOL, such as SALE -> PALE -> PALL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP, while others go through POMP, like SALE -> SAME -> SOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.