Poople #95 Answer: LACE to POOP
November 17, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from LACE to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1LACELACK4th letter, E to K
- Step 2LACKLOCK2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3LOCKLOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4LOOKLOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from LACE to POOP.
LACE connects to 13 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #94 (LENS, par 6) by 1 move(s). #94 LENS
Easier than #96 (RIDE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #96 RIDE
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 LACE, you can LACK, then LOCK, LOOK, and LOOP your way to POOP. LACK is the only first move that keeps you on the shortest path.
Bridge words
- LACE(noun)
- A cord or string used to draw together two edges or tie something.
- LACK(noun)
- the state of being without or not having enough of something
- LOCK(noun)
- a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, or container fastened
- LOOK(verb)
- to direct one's gaze in a particular direction; to see or observe
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from LACE
LACE has 13 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #95 answer?
The #95 start word is LACE. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LACE -> LACK -> LOCK -> LOOK -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's LACE to POOP puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest route for today’s puzzle. The unique path is LACE to LACK to LOCK to LOOK to LOOP to POOP.
Which first move from LACE should I make to stay on the shortest path to POOP?
The only first move from LACE that keeps you on the shortest path is LACK. All other 12 valid first moves will add at least one extra turn to your solution.
Are there any first moves from LACE that add more than one extra turn to my solution?
Yes, there are 8 first moves from LACE that add two extra turns to your solution. These moves include FACE, LAKE, LANE, LATE, LAVE, LAZE, MACE, and RACE.