Poople #80 Answer: STUN to POOP
November 2, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from STUN to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1STUNSPUN2nd letter, T to P
- Step 2SPUNSPUR4th letter, N 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 STUN to POOP.
STUN connects to 4 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Harder than #79 (SEWN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #79 SEWN
Harder than #81 (NEED, par 5) by 1 move(s). #81 NEED
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
STUN only has one shortest path to POOP. All four first moves lead to POOP, but SHUN, STUB, and STUD all cost an extra move.
Bridge words
- STUN(verb)
- to shock or surprise someone so much that they are temporarily unable to react
- SPUN(verb)
- Past tense of spin; to turn or cause to turn rapidly.
- 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 STUN
STUN has 4 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #80 answer?
The #80 start word is STUN. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: STUN -> SPUN -> SPUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's Poople puzzle from STUN?
No, there are multiple ways to solve today’s puzzle, but only one path achieves the par score of 6 moves. The shortest path is STUN -> SPUN -> SPUR -> SOUR -> POUR -> POOR -> POOP. Other first moves like SHUN, STUB, and STUD will lead to POOP, but will take 7 moves.
What is the best first move from STUN?
The best first move from STUN is SPUN. This move is the only one that keeps you on the shortest path to POOP. All other valid first moves from STUN, such as SHUN, STUB, and STUD, will add an extra move to your solution.
Are there any dead ends from STUN?
No, there are no dead ends from STUN. All four valid neighbors of STUN can eventually lead to POOP. However, only SPUN allows you to reach POOP in the minimum number of moves.