Poople #143 Answer: GIGA to POOP
January 4, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GIGA to POOP.
GIGA connects to 2 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Harder than #142 (JEST, par 5) by 1 move(s). #142 JEST
Harder than #144 (MULE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #144 MULE
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, you'll need to turn GIGA into GIGS right away. All other paths from GIGA add an extra turn to your journey to POOP.
Bridge words
- GIGA(prefix)
- A prefix meaning a billion, or 10^9.
- GIGS(noun)
- live musical performances or engagements, often temporary or informal
- CIGS(noun)
- plural of cig, a short form of cigarette
- COGS(noun)
- A wheel or bar with a series of teeth that meshes with another.
- COOS(verb)
- makes a soft murmuring sound like a dove
- COOP(noun)
- A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.
First moves from GIGA
GIGA has 2 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 #143 answer?
The #143 start word is GIGA. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: GIGA -> GIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from GIGA to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path for today’s puzzle. The unique shortest route is GIGA -> GIGS -> CIGS -> COGS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP, which takes 6 moves.
What is the best first move from GIGA?
The best first move from GIGA is GIGS. This move keeps you on the shortest path to POOP, completing the puzzle in 6 total moves. Moving to GAGA instead will add an extra move to your solution.
How many valid first moves does GIGA have?
GIGA has only two valid first moves. You can change GIGA to GIGS to stay on the shortest path, or change it to GAGA, which will cost you an extra turn.