Poople #67 Answer: STUD to POOP
October 20, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from STUD to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1STUDSPUD2nd letter, T to P
- Step 2SPUDSPUR4th letter, D to R
- Step 3SPURSOUR2nd letter, P to O
- Step 4SOURPOUR1st letter, S to P
- Step 5POURPOOR3rd letter, U to O
- Step 6POORPOOP4th letter, R to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from STUD to POOP.
STUD connects to 3 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Harder than #66 (FAST, par 5) by 1 move(s). #66 FAST
Harder than #68 (HAMS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #68 HAMS
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 shortest path from STUD to POOP exists, changing just a single letter each time. The unique path goes through SPUD, SPUR, and SOUR.
Bridge words
- SPUD(noun)
- A potato.
- SPUR(verb)
- to urge or encourage someone to do something; a device worn on a rider's heel
- 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 STUD
STUD has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #67 answer?
The #67 start word is STUD. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: STUD -> SPUD -> SPUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's Poople puzzle starting with STUD?
There is only one shortest solution path from STUD to POOP, which takes 6 moves. This unique path goes through SPUD, SPUR, and SOUR. While other first moves exist, they will all take longer than 6 moves.
What is the best first move from STUD?
The best first move from STUD is SPUD, which allows you to reach POOP in 5 more moves. This is the only first move that keeps you on the shortest path. Other first moves like STUB and STUN will cost you one extra move to reach POOP.
Are there any other good first moves from STUD besides SPUD?
While SPUD is the only first move that leads to a shortest solution, you can also start with STUB or STUN. Both of these words will still get you to POOP, but they will add one extra move to your total path length. STUD has only 3 valid neighbors in total.