Poople #116 Answer: JETS to POOP
December 8, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from JETS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1JETSBETS1st letter, J to B
- Step 2BETSBOTS2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3BOTSBOOS3rd letter, T 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.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from JETS to POOP.
JETS connects to 11 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #115 (WAGE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #115 WAGE
Easier than #117 (APES, par 7) by 2 move(s). #117 APES
How the routes branch
Right after JETS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BETS, JOTS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
The puzzle today has a branching start, with JETS moving to BETS or JOTS. All paths quickly converge, however, with all shortest solutions passing through BOOS and BOOP on the way to POOP.
Bridge words
- JETS(noun)
- streams of liquid, gas, or flame forced out of a small opening
- BETS(verb)
- risks money on the outcome of an event or competition
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from JETS
JETS has 11 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.
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What is the Poople #116 answer?
The #116 start word is JETS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: JETS -> BETS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Are there any other first moves from JETS that keep me on the shortest path?
No, only BETS and JOTS lead to a 5-move solution to POOP. All other 9 valid first moves from JETS, such as GETS or LETS, will add at least one extra move to your total. Sticking to BETS or JOTS is crucial for achieving the par score.
How many total shortest solutions are there for JETS to POOP?
There are exactly 3 shortest solutions for JETS to POOP, all reaching the destination in 5 moves. These solutions involve initial moves to either BETS or JOTS. Despite JETS having 11 valid neighbors, very few lead to the optimal path.
Do all shortest solutions for JETS eventually pass through the same words?
Yes, after the initial split from JETS to either BETS or JOTS, all shortest solutions converge. They all pass through BOOS and BOOP before finally reaching POOP. This convergence means that while the start has a small branching, the path quickly becomes unified.