Poople #167 Answer: PINT to POOP
January 28, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PINT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PINTHINT1st letter, P to H
- Step 2HINTHILT3rd letter, N to L
- Step 3HILTHOLT2nd letter, I to O
- Step 4HOLTHOOT3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5HOOTHOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 6HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
11 distinct shortest path(s) from PINT to POOP.
PINT connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #166 (ATOM, par 5) by 1 move(s). #166 ATOM
Harder than #168 (PINE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #168 PINE
How the routes branch
Right after PINT, 5 different words keep the route just as short: HINT, LINT, PENT, PINE, PINS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
The pint to poop ladder takes quite a turn, hopping from "hilt" to "holt." It's like a linguistic hopscotch game!
Bridge words
- PINT(noun)
- A unit of liquid or dry capacity, equal to one eighth of a gallon.
- HINT(noun)
- a slight or indirect indication or suggestion
- HILT(noun)
- The handle of a sword, dagger, or tool.
- HOLT(noun)
- A wooded hill or a an animal's den, especially an otter's.
- HOOT(noun)
- a loud cry or shout, often expressing amusement or disapproval
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
First moves from PINT
PINT has 13 legal first moves. 5 of them stay 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #167 answer?
The #167 start word is PINT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: PINT -> HINT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to get from PINT to POOP in the par of 6 moves?
Yes, there are at least 11 different shortest solutions to get from PINT to POOP. These paths include diverse first moves like PINS, PINE, PENT, LINT, and HINT, each leading to a 6-move solution.
Which first moves from PINT keep me on track for the par score?
Five different first moves from PINT will keep you on track for the par score of 6 moves. These are HINT, LINT, PENT, PINE, and PINS, all of which lead to a solution in 5 additional moves.
Is the word HILT part of any of the shortest solutions?
Yes, HILT is part of one of the shortest solutions from PINT to POOP. Specifically, the path PINT -> HINT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP uses HILT as its third word.
What happens if I start with PANT from PINT?
If you start with PANT from PINT, you will still reach POOP, but it will cost you an extra move compared to the par. PANT is one of eight first moves that lead to a solution that is one move longer than the shortest paths.