Poople #62 Answer: BLUR to POOP
October 15, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from BLUR to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1BLURSLUR1st letter, B to S
- Step 2SLURSOUR2nd letter, L to O
- Step 3SOURPOUR1st letter, S to P
- Step 4POURPOOR3rd letter, U to O
- Step 5POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from BLUR to POOP.
BLUR connects to 2 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
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.
BLUR has only one shortest path to POOP. If you did not find SLUR, you likely took the long way around with BLUE.
Bridge words
- BLUR(verb)
- to make or become unclear or indistinct
- SLUR(noun)
- an insulting or derogatory remark or innuendo
- SOUR(adjective)
- Having an acidic taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable.
- POUR(verb)
- to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream
- POOR(adjective)
- lacking sufficient money to live comfortably
First moves from BLUR
BLUR has 2 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #62 answer?
The #62 start word is BLUR. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: BLUR -> SLUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP.
Why was BLUR such a difficult starting word?
BLUR was difficult because it has only two valid neighbors, SLUR and BLUE. This means there were very few options for your first move, making it harder to find a path to POOP.
Is there only one way to get from BLUR to POOP?
There is only one shortest way to get from BLUR to POOP, which is BLUR -> SLUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP. However, you could also start with BLUE, which adds an extra move to your path.
What is the fastest way to get from BLUR to POOP?
The fastest way to get from BLUR to POOP is to change BLUR to SLUR. This move puts you on a path that reaches POOP in four more steps, making a total of five moves.