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Poople #152 Answer: GOSH to POOP

January 13, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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About this puzzle

Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.

3 distinct shortest path(s) from GOSH to POOP.

GOSH connects to 11 other valid words.

The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.

Easier than #151 (APEX, par 7) by 2 move(s). #151 APEX

Easier than #153 (EVER, par 8) by 3 move(s). #153 EVER

How the routes branch

Right after GOSH, 3 different words keep the route just as short: COSH, GOSS, POSH. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.

"Gosh" to "Poop" in five! That "Coot" really tied the whole barnyard together.

Bridge words

GOSH(interjection)
An exclamation used to express surprise or other strong feelings.
COSH(noun)
a thick stick or bar used as a weapon
COST(noun)
An amount that has to be paid or spent to get something.
COOT(noun)
A foolish or eccentric old man; a type of water bird.
COOP(noun)
A cage or enclosure for confining chickens or other small animals.

First moves from GOSH

GOSH has 11 legal first moves. 3 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.

Stays on the shortest path: 4 moves left to POOP.

COSHGOSSPOSH

Costs one extra move: 6 moves total to POOP.

DOSHGOTHJOSHMOSHNOSHTOSH

Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.

GASHGUSH

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FAQ

What is the Poople #152 answer?

The #152 start word is GOSH. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GOSH -> COSH -> COST -> COOT -> COOP -> POOP.

How many steps does Poople #152 take?

Poople #152 (GOSH) has a par of 5. The shortest path from GOSH to POOP takes 5 move(s).

How many different shortest solutions does Poople #152 have?

Poople #152 has 3 distinct shortest path(s) from GOSH to POOP.

How hard is Poople #152?

Poople #152 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.