Poople #175 Answer: RIFT to POOP
February 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RIFT to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RIFTLIFT1st letter, R to L
- Step 2LIFTLOFT2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3LOFTLOOT3rd letter, F to O
- Step 4LOOTLOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5LOOPPOOP1st letter, L to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
6 distinct shortest path(s) from RIFT to POOP.
RIFT connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #176 (BUOY, par 6) by 1 move(s). #176 BUOY
How the routes branch
Right after RIFT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: LIFT, RIOT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle takes a dramatic turn from "rift" to "lift," then descends into a delightful "loop" before reaching its "poop" destination.
Bridge words
- RIFT(noun)
- A crack, split, or break in something, or a serious disagreement.
- 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 RIFT
RIFT has 7 legal first moves. 2 of them stay 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.
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What is the Poople #175 answer?
The #175 start word is RIFT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RIFT -> LIFT -> LOFT -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.
What are the best first moves from RIFT in this puzzle?
The best first moves from RIFT are LIFT and RIOT, both of which allow you to reach POOP in the par of 5 moves. For example, RIFT to LIFT can lead to LIFT -> LOFT -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP. RIFT to RIOT can lead to RIOT -> ROOT -> ROOF -> POOF -> POOP.
Are there any common traps for players starting with RIFT?
Yes, moves like GIFT and SIFT will cost you an extra move, making your path 6 steps long instead of 5. Even worse, RAFT, RIFE, and RIFF add two extra moves, resulting in a 7-step solution. Sticking to LIFT or RIOT is the most efficient way to solve the puzzle.
How many shortest solutions are there for RIFT to POOP?
There are 6 shortest solutions that complete the puzzle in 5 moves. Five of these solutions start with RIFT -> RIOT, and one solution starts with RIFT -> LIFT. All of these paths successfully reach POOP within the par limit.