Poople #60 Answer: SETS to POOP
October 13, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SETS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SETSBETS1st letter, S to B
- Step 2BETSBOTS2nd letter, E 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.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from SETS to POOP.
SETS connects to 13 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #59 (NINE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #59 NINE
Easier than #61 (JERK, par 6) by 1 move(s). #61 JERK
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Only one path leads to the par of 5, starting with SETS then BETS. All other first moves, like JETS or LETS, add extra steps to your journey to POOP.
Bridge words
- SETS(verb)
- To put something in a particular place or position.
- BETS(verb)
- risks money on the outcome of an event or competition
- 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 SETS
SETS has 13 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #60 answer?
The #60 start word is SETS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SETS -> BETS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's Poople in 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution path for SETS. You must change SETS to BETS as your first move to reach POOP in 5 steps. All other first moves, such as JETS or LETS, will require more than 5 moves.
Which first moves from SETS add only one extra step to the solution?
Several first moves from SETS will lead to a solution in 6 steps, which is just one more than the par of 5. These moves include GETS, JETS, LETS, NETS, PETS, SEES, SEWS, SITS, VETS, and WETS. Each of these words will eventually lead to POOP.
What is the meaning of the word BOOP in today's puzzle?
BOOP means a gentle playful tap, especially on the nose. This word is part of the unique shortest solution path from SETS to POOP. The full path is SETS, BETS, BOTS, BOOS, BOOP, POOP.
How many words can I make from SETS in one move?
You can make 13 valid four-letter words from SETS in one move. For example, changing the first letter can give you BETS, while changing the second letter can give you SEAS. All of these words are valid steps towards POOP.