Poople #53 Answer: NECK to POOP
October 6, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from NECK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1NECKBECK1st letter, N to B
- Step 2BECKBOCK2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BOCKBOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
10 distinct shortest path(s) from NECK to POOP.
NECK connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
How the routes branch
Right after NECK, 3 different words keep the route just as short: BECK, HECK, NOCK. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
NECK has many paths to POOP, but NOCK is a popular first step. Several paths go through a BOCK or a HOOK on their way to POOP.
Bridge words
- NECK(noun)
- the part of the body connecting the head to the rest of the body
- BECK(noun)
- A gesture, especially with the hand or head, used to signal or summon.
- BOCK(noun)
- A strong dark German lager traditionally brewed for spring.
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from NECK
NECK has 7 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #53 answer?
The #53 start word is NECK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: NECK -> BECK -> BOCK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
Does NECK have many good first moves?
Yes, NECK has three first moves that lead to the par of 5 moves: BECK, HECK, and NOCK. These three words allow you to reach POOP in just 4 additional steps. Other first moves like DECK, FECK, NICK, and PECK will cost you an extra turn.
How many solutions are there for NECK to POOP?
There are at least 10 shortest solutions to get from NECK to POOP. These solutions all take 5 moves, which is the par for this puzzle. For example, one path is NECK -> NOCK -> NOOK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
Are there any interesting words in the shortest solutions from NECK?
Yes, several interesting words appear in the shortest solutions. For instance, paths go through words like BOCK, which is a type of German lager, and BOOP, a playful tap on the nose. You can also find paths through HOOK and NOOK.