Poople #73 Answer: LACY to POOP
October 26, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LACY to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LACYLACK4th letter, Y to K
- Step 2LACKLOCK2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3LOCKLOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4LOOKLOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LACY to POOP.
LACY connects to 5 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #72 (OWED, par 8) by 3 move(s). #72 OWED
Easier than #74 (ACID, par 7) by 2 move(s). #74 ACID
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
LACY has only one shortest path to POOP. From LACY, take LACK to LOCK and then LOOK to LOOP for the win.
Bridge words
- LACY(adjective)
- Made of or resembling lace; delicate and open in texture.
- LACK(noun)
- the state of being without or not having enough of something
- LOCK(noun)
- a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
- LOOK(verb)
- to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from LACY
LACY has 5 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #73 answer?
The #73 start word is LACY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LACY -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve LACY in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for LACY. You must go from LACY to LACK, then LOCK, LOOK, and LOOP to reach POOP in 5 moves.
What happens if I start with LACE from LACY?
If you start with LACE, it will cost you one extra move compared to the shortest path. This means your solution will be 6 moves long instead of the par of 5 moves.
Are there any first moves from LACY that make the puzzle much longer?
Yes, if you start with LADY or LAZY from LACY, it will cost you two extra moves. This means your solution will be 7 moves long, taking two more steps than the shortest path.