Poople #141 Answer: BYTE to POOP
January 2, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from BYTE to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from BYTE to POOP.
BYTE connects to 1 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Harder than #140 (BULK, par 5) by 1 move(s). #140 BULK
Harder than #142 (JEST, par 5) by 1 move(s). #142 JEST
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
BYTE to POOP in six moves. There's only one way from BYTE, but that path takes you right through BITE, BITS, BOTS, and BOOS.
Bridge words
- BYTE(noun)
- A unit of digital information, typically eight bits long.
- BITE(verb)
- to cut, grip, or wound with the teeth
- 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 BYTE
BYTE has only one legal first move, so every solution starts the same way.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left 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 #141 answer?
The #141 start word is BYTE. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: BYTE -> BITE -> BITS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's puzzle from BYTE?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution path from BYTE to POOP. This unique path is BYTE -> BITE -> BITS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
How many words can I change BYTE into as my first move?
BYTE has only one valid neighbor, so you can only change it into BITE as your first move. This move leads directly to the single shortest solution.
What is the significance of BITS in this puzzle?
BITS is an important word in today’s puzzle because it is part of the only shortest solution path from BYTE to POOP. The path goes from BITE to BITS, which can mean small pieces or units of information.