Poople #86 Answer: LEND to POOP
November 8, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LEND to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LENDBEND1st letter, L to B
- Step 2BENDBOND2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BONDBONK4th letter, D to K
- Step 4BONKBOOK3rd letter, N to O
- Step 5BOOKBOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
13 distinct shortest path(s) from LEND to POOP.
LEND connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #85 (SANE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #85 SANE
Harder than #87 (GUYS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #87 GUYS
How the routes branch
Right after LEND, 5 different words keep the route just as short: BEND, FEND, LEAD, LENT, PEND. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
LEND offers a fun challenge today, with paths diverging through BEND, FEND, LEAD, LENT, and PEND. There are many ways to BONK, BOOK, and BOOP your way to POOP.
Bridge words
- LEND(verb)
- to give something to someone temporarily, expecting its return
- BEND(verb)
- to shape or force something straight into a curve or angle
- BOND(noun)
- a connection between two or more people or things
- BONK(verb)
- hit something or someone, often on the head
- BOOK(noun)
- A set of printed pages bound together for reading.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from LEND
LEND has 13 legal first moves. 5 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 #86 answer?
The #86 start word is LEND. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: LEND -> BEND -> BOND -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for LEND to POOP today?
There are 13 shortest solutions to get from LEND to POOP, all completing the puzzle in the par of 6 moves. These solutions branch out from LEND through five different first moves: BEND, FEND, LEAD, LENT, and PEND.
Are there any first moves from LEND that don't lead to a shortest path?
Yes, there are eight first moves from LEND that will cost you an extra turn to reach POOP. These include words like LAND, LENS, LEWD, and MEND, which are valid but extend your path beyond the 6-move par.
Which first moves from LEND are on a shortest path?
There are five first moves from LEND that are part of a shortest path to POOP. These optimal first steps are BEND, FEND, LEAD, LENT, and PEND, each allowing you to reach POOP in 5 additional moves.
Do any of the shortest solutions for LEND to POOP involve the word BONK?
Yes, one of the shortest solutions includes the word BONK. The path LEND -> BEND -> BOND -> BONK -> BOOK -> BOOP -> POOP is a valid 6-move solution, using BONK as its fourth step.