Poople #82 Answer: HARD to POOP
November 4, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HARD to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HARDBARD1st letter, H to B
- Step 2BARDBARN4th letter, D to N
- Step 3BARNBORN2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4BORNBOON3rd letter, R to O
- Step 5BOONBOOP4th letter, N to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
17 distinct shortest path(s) from HARD to POOP.
HARD connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #81 (NEED, par 5) by 1 move(s). #81 NEED
Harder than #83 (WISH, par 5) by 1 move(s). #83 WISH
How the routes branch
Right after HARD, 9 different words keep the route just as short: BARD, CARD, HAND, HARE, HARK, HARP, HART, HERD, WARD. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
From HARD, there are many first moves that reach POOP in par, like BARD and WARD. The paths diverge widely, with no common word until the very end.
Bridge words
- HARD(adjective)
- Solid, firm, and resistant to pressure; difficult to bend or break.
- BARD(noun)
- A poet, traditionally one who composes and recites epic or heroic verse.
- BARN(noun)
- A large farm building used for housing animals or storing hay and grain.
- BORN(adjective)
- brought into existence as a result of birth
- BOON(noun)
- A helpful or beneficial thing; a blessing or advantage.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from HARD
HARD has 12 legal first moves. 9 of them stay 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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What is the Poople #82 answer?
The #82 start word is HARD. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: HARD -> BARD -> BARN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there a single best first move from HARD?
No, there are nine different first moves from HARD that will keep you on track to solve the puzzle in the par of 6 moves. These include BARD, CARD, HAND, HARE, HARK, HARP, HART, HERD, and WARD. Each of these leads to a solution in 5 additional moves.
Are there any dead ends if I start with HARM, LARD, or YARD?
No, starting with HARM, LARD, or YARD will not lead to a dead end, but they will cost you an extra move. This means you will reach POOP in 7 moves instead of the par of 6. All valid words in Poople can eventually reach POOP.
How many different shortest solutions are there for HARD to POOP?
There are at least 17 shortest solutions to get from HARD to POOP in 6 moves. These paths diverge widely after the first move, demonstrating the many ways to solve this puzzle. For example, one path is HARD -> WARD -> WORD -> WOOD -> WOOL -> POOL -> POOP, while another is HARD -> BARD -> BARN -> BORN -> BOON -> BOOP -> POOP.