Poople #133 Answer: WELT to POOP
December 25, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from WELT to POOP.
WELT connects to 12 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #132 (RIFF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #132 RIFF
Easier than #134 (ARID, par 6) by 1 move(s). #134 ARID
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, WELT, has only one shortest path to POOP. It's a straight shot through BELT and BOLT, avoiding the extra turns of WEFT or WELD.
Bridge words
- WELT(noun)
- A red, swollen mark left on skin by a blow or pressure.
- BELT(noun)
- A strip of material worn around the waist or over the shoulder.
- BOLT(noun)
- A threaded pin or rod, usually with a head, used to fasten things.
- BOOT(noun)
- A sturdy shoe covering the foot and ankle, or a device to immobilize a car.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from WELT
WELT has 12 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 #133 answer?
The #133 start word is WELT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WELT -> BELT -> BOLT -> BOOT -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve WELT in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for WELT today. The unique path is WELT -> BELT -> BOLT -> BOOT -> BOOP -> POOP. Any other first move from WELT will add at least one extra turn to your solution.
Which first moves from WELT lead to the longest solutions?
Moving from WELT to WENT or WEPT will result in the longest solutions. These moves each add two extra turns to the par, meaning your total solution will be 7 moves long. All other first moves add at most one extra turn.
What is the best first move from WELT?
The best first move from WELT is to change the ‘W’ to a ‘B’, making BELT. This is the only move that keeps you on track for the shortest solution of 5 moves. All other 11 valid first moves from WELT will cost you at least one extra turn.