Poople #118 Answer: HART to POOP
December 10, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HART to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HARTHALT3rd letter, R to L
- Step 2HALTHOLT2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3HOLTHOOT3rd letter, L to O
- Step 4HOOTHOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from HART to POOP.
HART connects to 16 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #117 (APES, par 7) by 2 move(s). #117 APES
Easier than #119 (WITH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #119 WITH
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's puzzle has only one shortest path from HART. Changing just one letter in HOLT can get you to HOOT.
Bridge words
- HART(noun)
- An adult male deer, especially a red deer, over five years old.
- HALT(verb)
- To stop moving or progressing.
- HOLT(noun)
- A wooded hill or a an animal's den, especially an otter's.
- HOOT(noun)
- a loud cry or shout, often expressing amusement or disapproval
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
First moves from HART
HART has 16 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 #118 answer?
The #118 start word is HART. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HART -> HALT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve HART in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for HART. The unique path is HART -> HALT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP, requiring you to change a letter in each step.
Which first move from HART leads to the shortest solution?
Only HALT will keep you on the shortest path to POOP. All other first moves from HART, such as CART or FART, will cost you at least one extra move.
What is the meaning of the word HART?
HART refers to an adult male deer, specifically a red deer, that is over five years old. Knowing this might help you visualize the word, but it doesn’t directly affect the puzzle’s solution.
Are there any other first moves from HART that are nearly as good as HALT?
Yes, there are eight first moves that cost only one extra move, leading to a 6-move solution. These include words like CART, FART, and HARP.