Poople #131 Answer: WITS to POOP
December 23, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WITS to POOP.
WITS connects to 13 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #130 (ARIA, par 7) by 2 move(s). #130 ARIA
Easier than #132 (RIFF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #132 RIFF
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, going from WITS to BITS, then through BOTS to BOOS and BOOP. It's a straight shot to POOP!
Bridge words
- WITS(noun)
- The capacity for inventive thought and quick understanding; mental sharpness and inventiveness.
- BITS(noun)
- small pieces or quantities of something; units of information in computing
- 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 WITS
WITS has 13 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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Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #131 answer?
The #131 start word is WITS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WITS -> BITS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there more than one way to solve WITS in 5 moves?
No, there is only one shortest path from WITS to POOP. The unique 5-move solution goes through BITS, BOTS, BOOS, and BOOP.
Which first moves from WITS keep me on track for the par score?
Only one first move from WITS keeps you on the shortest path to POOP. Changing WITS to BITS is the only way to reach POOP in 4 more moves.
How many different first moves can I make from WITS?
You have 13 valid first moves from WITS. While BITS is the only move that maintains the par score, words like FITS, HITS, and WETS are also valid first steps.
Are there any first moves from WITS that lead to a much longer solution?
Yes, two first moves from WITS will add two extra moves to your solution. If you change WITS to WINS or WITH, you will need 7 total moves to reach POOP instead of the par of 5.