Poople #121 Answer: LENT to POOP
December 13, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from LENT to POOP.
LENT connects to 15 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 3.
Easier than #122 (ODDS, par 7) by 2 move(s). #122 ODDS
How the routes branch
Right after LENT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: LEFT, LEST. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at LOOT on move 3.
From LENT, one can go LEFT or LEST. Both paths converge at LOOT, making for an elegant, symmetrical solution.
Bridge words
- LENT(noun)
- A solemn Christian observance from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday.
- LEFT(noun)
- The side of the body that is to the west when one is facing north.
- LOFT(noun)
- A room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building.
- 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 LENT
LENT has 15 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.
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 #121 answer?
The #121 start word is LENT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: LENT -> LEFT -> LOFT -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.
Are there any other short solutions besides the two listed?
No, there are only two shortest solutions for LENT today. Both LENT to LEFT and LENT to LEST will reach POOP in 5 moves, which is the par for this puzzle.
I started with LENT to LEND. Will I still be able to reach POOP?
Yes, LEND is a valid first move from LENT. However, it will cost you one extra move to reach POOP compared to the shortest solutions.
What is the significance of LOOT in this puzzle?
LOOT is a crucial word because both shortest solution paths converge there. Whether you go through LEFT or LEST, you will arrive at LOOT before continuing to LOOP and then POOP.
How many first moves are available from LENT?
There are 15 valid first moves from LENT. While only LEFT and LEST lead to the shortest solutions, many other words like BENT, LINT, and TENT are also available.