Poople #98 Answer: DUCT to POOP
November 20, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from DUCT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1DUCTDUST3rd letter, C to S
- Step 2DUSTLUST1st letter, D to L
- Step 3LUSTLOST2nd letter, U to O
- Step 4LOSTLOOT3rd letter, S to O
- Step 5LOOTLOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 6LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
8 distinct shortest path(s) from DUCT to POOP.
DUCT connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #97 (COZY, par 5) by 1 move(s). #97 COZY
Harder than #99 (SANS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #99 SANS
How the routes branch
Right after DUCT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: DUCK, DUST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
DUCT has multiple paths to POOP, but all roads lead through DUCK or DUST. The bridge word LOOP is a key player in reaching POOP.
Bridge words
- DUCT(noun)
- A tube or channel for conveying a substance, especially in the body or a building.
- DUST(noun)
- Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter.
- LUST(noun)
- intense longing or sexual desire
- LOST(adjective)
- unable to find one's way; not knowing one's whereabouts
- LOOT(noun)
- goods, especially valuable items, stolen or taken by force
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from DUCT
DUCT has 3 legal first moves. 2 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #98 answer?
The #98 start word is DUCT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: DUCT -> DUST -> LUST -> LOST -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.
Are there any alternative first moves from DUCT that still lead to POOP?
Yes, DUET is a valid first move from DUCT. However, choosing DUET will add an extra move to your solution, making it longer than the optimal path. The shortest solutions all begin with either DUCK or DUST.
How many distinct shortest solutions are there for DUCT to POOP?
There are 8 distinct shortest solutions from DUCT to POOP. All of these solutions are 6 moves long, matching the par for this puzzle. These paths branch out from DUCT through DUCK or DUST.
What is the most common word found in the shortest paths from DUCT to POOP?
The word DUCK appears in 7 out of the 8 shortest solutions. This makes DUCK a very common and efficient step towards POOP. Only one shortest path uses DUST as the second word.
Do all shortest paths from DUCT eventually pass through the same word before reaching POOP?
No, the shortest paths do not all converge on a single word before POOP. While many paths go through words like DOCK or HOCK, they ultimately diverge and converge at different points. However, all paths do eventually lead to POOP.