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Poople #50 Answer: AIRS to POOP

October 3, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves

Full solution

The shortest path from AIRS to POOP takes 6 moves.

Shortest path

AIRSAIDSBIDSBODSBOOSBOOPPOOP
  1. Step 1AIRSAIDS3rd letter, R to D
  2. Step 2AIDSBIDS1st letter, A to B
  3. Step 3BIDSBODS2nd letter, I to O
  4. Step 4BODSBOOS3rd letter, D to O
  5. Step 5BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
  6. Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle

Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.

1 distinct shortest path(s) from AIRS to POOP.

AIRS connects to 6 other valid words.

This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.

Harder than #49 (SALE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #49 SALE

Harder than #51 (GALE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #51 GALE

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 AIRS to POOP puzzle has only one shortest route. You'll go from AIDS to BIDS, then BODS, and on to BOOS.

Bridge words

AIRS(noun)
An affected manner intended to impress others; pretentious behavior.
AIDS(noun)
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease that severely weakens the immune system
BIDS(verb)
offers to pay a specific price for something, especially at an auction
BODS(noun)
people or individuals, often used informally or humorously
BOOS(noun)
Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
BOOP(noun)
A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.

First moves from AIRS

AIRS has 6 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.

AIDS

Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.

AILSAIMSFIRSSIRS

Costs two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.

AIRY

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FAQ

What is the Poople #50 answer?

The #50 start word is AIRS. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: AIRS -> AIDS -> BIDS -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.

Is there really only one way to solve AIRS to POOP in the fewest possible moves?

Yes, there is only one shortest solution path for AIRS to POOP. This path involves changing AIRS to AIDS, then BIDS, BODS, BOOS, and finally BOOP before reaching POOP.

What is the best first move from AIRS?

The best first move from AIRS is AIDS, which leads to POOP in 5 additional moves, making a total of 6 moves. Other first moves like AILS, AIMS, FIRS, and SIRS will cost you an extra move.

How many solutions are there for AIRS to POOP?

There is at least one solution to get from AIRS to POOP. The shortest path is AIRS -> AIDS -> BIDS -> BODS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.