Poople #125 Answer: WELD to POOP
December 17, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from WELD to POOP.
WELD connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #124 (SASH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #124 SASH
Easier than #126 (MYTH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #126 MYTH
How the routes branch
Right after WELD, 2 different words keep the route just as short: GELD, HELD. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Today's puzzle, WELD, has two optimal paths to POOP that diverge and converge. Both the GELD and HELD routes are equally efficient.
Bridge words
- WELD(verb)
- join together (metal pieces) by heating the surfaces to the point of melting
- GELD(verb)
- to castrate an animal; to remove a financial or creative essential part
- GOLD(noun)
- A precious yellow metallic element, used as a monetary standard and in jewelry.
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from WELD
WELD has 9 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 #125 answer?
The #125 start word is WELD. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WELD -> GELD -> GOLD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
Are there any other ways to solve WELD besides through GELD or HELD?
No, all shortest solutions for WELD lead through either GELD or HELD. Both of these first moves allow you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves, making them equally efficient.
Why does WEND cost more moves than other first options from WELD?
WEND costs two extra moves to reach POOP compared to the optimal paths. While moves like MELD, VELD, WEED, WELL, and WILD only add one extra move, WEND is a less efficient choice.
What is the most common first move from WELD?
The provided information does not specify the most common first move, but it does highlight GELD and HELD as the only first moves that lead to a solution in the par of 5 moves. Other first moves like MELD, VELD, WEED, WELL, WELT, and WILD will cost an extra turn.