Poople #97 Answer: COZY to POOP
November 19, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from COZY to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1COZYCOPY3rd letter, Z to P
- Step 2COPYCOPS4th letter, Y to S
- Step 3COPSCOOS3rd letter, P to O
- Step 4COOSCOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5COOPPOOP1st letter, C to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from COZY to POOP.
COZY connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 3 move(s) later, at move 4.
Easier than #96 (RIDE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #96 RIDE
Easier than #98 (DUCT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #98 DUCT
How the routes branch
Right after COZY, 2 different words keep the route just as short: COPY, COSY. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at COOP on move 4.
COZY offers a choice between COSY or COPY to start, both leading to POOP in just five steps. The paths converge at COOP, where both routes find their way to the end.
Bridge words
- COZY(adjective)
- giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
- COPY(noun)
- A duplicate of an original document or object.
- COPS(noun)
- police officers
- COOS(verb)
- makes a soft murmuring sound like a dove
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from COZY
COZY has 3 legal first moves. 2 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
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What is the Poople #97 answer?
The #97 start word is COZY. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: COZY -> COPY -> COPS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from COZY?
The best first moves from COZY are COPY and COSY. Both of these words lead to POOP in just 4 additional steps, making for a total of 5 moves which is the par for this puzzle.
Is there only one way to reach POOP from COZY?
No, there are two shortest solutions from COZY to POOP. One path goes through COSY, and the other goes through COPY, both reaching POOP in 5 moves.
What happens if I start with OOZY from COZY?
Starting with OOZY from COZY will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. This move is not part of any shortest solution for this puzzle.
Do the shortest paths from COZY share any words?
Yes, both shortest paths from COZY converge at the word COOP. One path is COZY -> COSY -> COST -> COOT -> COOP -> POOP, and the other is COZY -> COPY -> COPS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.