Poople #99 Answer: SANS to POOP
November 21, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from SANS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1SANSCANS1st letter, S to C
- Step 2CANSCONS2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3CONSCOOS3rd letter, N 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 SANS to POOP.
SANS connects to 21 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 1 move(s) later, at move 2.
Easier than #98 (DUCT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #98 DUCT
Easier than #100 (WADE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #100 WADE
How the routes branch
Right after SANS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: CANS, SONS. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at CONS on move 2.
Today's puzzle, SANS to POOP, has a short path through SONS and CONS. The word SANS means "without," but it's full of ways to POOP!
Bridge words
- SANS(preposition)
- without
- CANS(noun)
- cylindrical metal containers, often for food or drink
- CONS(noun)
- arguments or considerations against something; disadvantages
- 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 SANS
SANS has 21 legal first moves. 2 of them stay 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #99 answer?
The #99 start word is SANS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: SANS -> CANS -> CONS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
Are there any other shortest solutions besides the two listed?
No, there are exactly two shortest solutions for SANS to POOP, both reaching POOP in 5 moves. These paths are SANS -> SONS -> CONS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP and SANS -> CANS -> CONS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP. Both paths converge at CONS.
What is special about the words CANS and SONS in this puzzle?
CANS and SONS are the only first moves from SANS that lead to a shortest solution. All other 19 valid first moves from SANS will cost at least one extra turn. Both CANS and SONS lead to CONS, which is the next step in all shortest paths.
I started with SACS. Is that a good first move?
SACS is a valid first move from SANS, but it will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP. This means a path starting with SACS will be 7 moves long, compared to the 5-move par. Other moves like SAND, SANG, and SARS also cost two extra moves.
How many valid words can I change SANS into?
SANS has 21 valid neighbors, giving you many options for your first move. However, only CANS and SONS keep you on track for the shortest 5-move solution. Most other first moves will add one or two extra turns to your path.