Poople #126 Answer: MYTH to POOP
December 18, 2025 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from MYTH to POOP.
MYTH connects to 3 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Harder than #125 (WELD, par 5) by 1 move(s). #125 WELD
Harder than #127 (PEAK, par 5) by 1 move(s). #127 PEAK
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
The single shortest path from MYTH to POOP goes through MOTH. Players who start with MATH or METH will need an extra move.
Bridge words
- MYTH(noun)
- A traditional story, especially one concerning the early history of a people or explaining a natural or social phenomenon, and typically involving supernatural beings or events.
- MOTH(noun)
- A nocturnal insect resembling a butterfly but with antennae that are not clubbed.
- BOTH(determiner)
- referring to two things or people together
- 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 MYTH
MYTH has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 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 #126 answer?
The #126 start word is MYTH. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: MYTH -> MOTH -> BOTH -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 6 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for MYTH to POOP. This unique path goes through MOTH, then BOTH, BOTS, BOOS, and BOOP before reaching POOP.
What happens if I start with MATH or METH from MYTH?
If you start with MATH or METH, it will cost you an extra move to reach POOP. The only first move that keeps you on the shortest path is MOTH.
MYTH only has three possible first moves. Is this typical?
MYTH has a relatively small number of valid neighbors, with only three possible first moves. This can make finding the shortest path more challenging, as there are fewer options to explore.