Poople #91 Answer: MUGS to POOP
November 13, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from MUGS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1MUGSBUGS1st letter, M to B
- Step 2BUGSBOGS2nd letter, U to O
- Step 3BOGSBOOS3rd letter, G to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from MUGS to POOP.
MUGS connects to 11 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #90 (HARM, par 6) by 1 move(s). #90 HARM
Easier than #92 (NIPS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #92 NIPS
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
From MUGS, only BUGS leads directly to the single par solution. All other first moves add an extra step to the journey to POOP.
Bridge words
- MUGS(noun)
- Cylindrical drinking cups, usually with a handle.
- BUGS(noun)
- insects; also, errors in computer code or systems
- BOGS(noun)
- wet, spongy ground, often covered with moss; to sink or become stuck
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from MUGS
MUGS has 11 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.
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What is the Poople #91 answer?
The #91 start word is MUGS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: MUGS -> BUGS -> BOGS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from MUGS to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path from MUGS to POOP. This unique solution is MUGS -> BUGS -> BOGS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP, taking 5 moves to reach the goal. All other first moves from MUGS will add at least one extra step to the journey.
Why does the game say BUGS is the only "on track" first move from MUGS?
BUGS is the only “on track” first move because it is the only one that leads to a par solution. All other 10 valid first moves, such as HUGS, JUGS, or LUGS, will result in a longer path to POOP. This means choosing any other first move will cost you at least one extra turn.
Are there any other first moves from MUGS that lead to POOP, even if they aren't the shortest?
Yes, all 11 of the valid first moves from MUGS eventually lead to POOP. While BUGS is the only move that keeps you on the shortest 5-move path, moves like MAGS, MUDS, or PUGS will still get you to POOP, but they will add at least one extra move to your total.