Poople #146 Answer: GIFT to POOP
January 7, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GIFT to POOP.
GIFT connects to 6 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #147 (EVEN, par 8) by 3 move(s). #147 EVEN
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, GIFT, has a single shortest path to POOP. The only way to get there in five moves is to LIFT the GIFT, then send it to the LOFT.
Bridge words
- GIFT(noun)
- A thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present.
- LIFT(verb)
- raise to a higher position or level
- LOFT(noun)
- A room or space directly under the roof of a house or other building.
- LOOT(noun)
- goods, especially valuable items, stolen or taken by force
- LOOP(noun)
- A shape like a curve that crosses itself, or a repeated computer process.
First moves from GIFT
GIFT has 6 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 #146 answer?
The #146 start word is GIFT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GIFT -> LIFT -> LOFT -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve GIFT in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, for puzzle #146, there is only one shortest solution path from GIFT to POOP. The unique path is GIFT to LIFT, then LOFT, LOOT, and finally LOOP before reaching POOP.
What is the best first move from GIFT if I want to solve it in the fewest turns?
The only first move from GIFT that keeps you on track for a 5-move solution is LIFT. Any other first move will add at least one extra step to your path to POOP.
How many different words can I make from GIFT in one move?
GIFT has 6 valid neighboring words you can make in a single move. Besides LIFT, you could also play GILT, GIST, RIFT, SIFT, or GIFS.
Are there any first moves from GIFT that lead to a longer solution than par?
Yes, most of the possible first moves from GIFT will lead to a solution longer than the par of 5. Playing GILT, GIST, RIFT, or SIFT will add one extra move, while GIFS will add two extra moves to your solution.