Poople #58 Answer: DAZE to POOP
October 11, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DAZE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DAZEDOZE2nd letter, A to O
- Step 2DOZEDOME3rd letter, Z to M
- Step 3DOMEPOME1st letter, D to P
- 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.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from DAZE to POOP.
DAZE connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #57 (AREA, par 8) by 3 move(s). #57 AREA
Easier than #59 (NINE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #59 NINE
How the routes branch
Right after DAZE, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DAME, DOZE. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at DOME on move 2.
DAZE is a breeze with only two optimal paths, both meeting at DOME. The next two moves, POME and POMP, are also shared.
Bridge words
- DAZE(noun)
- a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment
- DOZE(verb)
- sleep lightly; nap
- DOME(noun)
- A rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure.
- POME(noun)
- A fleshy fruit with a core, such as an apple or pear.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from DAZE
DAZE has 11 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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What is the Poople #58 answer?
The #58 start word is DAZE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: DAZE -> DOZE -> DOME -> POME -> POMP -> POOP.
What is the best first move from DAZE?
There are two optimal first moves from DAZE, both reaching POOP in 4 more steps: DAME and DOZE. Both of these words lead to the same path through DOME, POME, and POMP.
Are there any other good first moves from DAZE?
Yes, you can also move to DALE, DARE, or DATE, but these moves will cost you one extra step. For example, DAZE to DALE will take 6 total moves instead of the par of 5.
Are there any first moves from DAZE that lead to a much longer solution?
Yes, if you move from DAZE to FAZE, GAZE, HAZE, LAZE, MAZE, or RAZE, it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. This means your solution will be 7 moves long, compared to the par of 5.