Poople #74 Answer: ACID to POOP
October 27, 2025 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from ACID to POOP takes 7 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1ACIDARID2nd letter, C to R
- Step 2ARIDGRID1st letter, A to G
- Step 3GRIDGRAD3rd letter, I to A
- Step 4GRADGOAD2nd letter, R to O
- Step 5GOADGOOD3rd letter, A to O
- Step 6GOODGOOP4th letter, D to P
- Step 7GOOPPOOP1st letter, G to P
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About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from ACID to POOP.
ACID connects to 4 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 3 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #73 (LACY, par 5) by 2 move(s). #73 LACY
Harder than #75 (WISE, par 5) by 2 move(s). #75 WISE
How the routes branch
Right after GRID, 3 different words keep the route just as short: GRAD, GRIM, GRIP. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From ACID, ARID is the only way to stay on par. Every path goes through GRID, where the paths diverge before reconvening at POOP.
Bridge words
- ACID(noun)
- a chemical substance that neutralizes alkalis, dissolves some metals, and turns litmus red
- ARID(adjective)
- Extremely dry, lacking moisture, or barren; also, dull or uninteresting.
- GRID(noun)
- A framework of crisscrossed bars or lines forming squares or rectangles.
- GRAD(noun)
- A graduate or postgraduate student.
- GOAD(verb)
- provoke or annoy (someone) to stimulate an action or reaction
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from ACID
ACID has 4 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 8 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 #74 answer?
The #74 start word is ACID. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: ACID -> ARID -> GRID -> GRAD -> GOAD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
Why is ARID the best first move from ACID?
Moving from ACID to ARID is the only way to reach POOP in the par of 7 moves. Other first moves like ACED, AMID, or AVID will add at least one extra move to your solution. All three of the shortest solutions begin with ACID to ARID.
Is there a word that appears in all the shortest solutions for ACID?
Yes, the word GRID appears in all three of the shortest solutions. After ACID and ARID, every optimal path goes through GRID. From there, the paths diverge before eventually reconvening at POOP.
What happens if I try to make a first move from ACID other than ARID?
If you make a first move from ACID other than ARID, your solution will cost at least one extra move. For example, moving to ACED, AMID, or AVID will all result in a solution that is longer than the par of 7. ARID is the only first move that keeps you on track for the shortest path.