Poople #173 Answer: WRIT to POOP
February 3, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WRIT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WRITGRIT1st letter, W to G
- Step 2GRITGRIM4th letter, T to M
- Step 3GRIMPRIM1st letter, G to P
- Step 4PRIMPROM3rd letter, I to O
- Step 5PROMPROP4th letter, M to P
- Step 6PROPPOOP2nd letter, R to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from WRIT to POOP.
WRIT connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #172 (PINS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #172 PINS
Harder than #174 (SHAM, par 5) by 1 move(s). #174 SHAM
How the routes branch
Right after WRIT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: GRIT, WHIT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This path from WRIT to POOP is grim. That PRIM to PROM jump is a real show-stopper.
Bridge words
- WRIT(noun)
- A form of written command in the name of a court or other legal authority.
- GRIT(noun)
- courage, resolve, and strength of character
- GRIM(adjective)
- unpleasant, depressing, or uninviting; ghastly, repellent, or sinister
- PRIM(adjective)
- feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper; stiffly formal and respectable
- PROM(noun)
- a formal dance held for a high school class at the end of the academic year
- PROP(noun)
- A support placed under or against something to hold it up.
First moves from WRIT
WRIT has 3 legal first moves. 2 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 #173 answer?
The #173 start word is WRIT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: WRIT -> GRIT -> GRIM -> PRIM -> PROM -> PROP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to get from WRIT to POOP?
There are at least 4 solutions to get from WRIT to POOP. All of them are 6 moves long, matching the par score for this puzzle.
What are my options for the first move from WRIT?
You have three valid first moves from WRIT: GRIT, WHIT, and WAIT. Moving to GRIT or WHIT keeps you on track to solve the puzzle in 6 moves, while WAIT adds an extra move to your path.
I'm stuck on the path through GRIT. What words should I look for?
From GRIT, you can move to GRIP or GRIM. Both of these words lead to valid solutions, with GRIM eventually leading to PRIM and PROM.
What does the word WRIT mean?
WRIT is a legal term. It refers to a written command issued in the name of a court or other legal authority.