Poople #175 Answer: RIFT to POOP

February 5, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves

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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

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.

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.

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The #175 start word is RIFT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: RIFT -> LIFT -> LOFT -> LOOT -> LOOP -> POOP.

Poople #175 (RIFT) has a par of 5. The shortest path from RIFT to POOP takes 5 move(s).

Poople #175 has 6 distinct shortest path(s) from RIFT to POOP.

Poople #175 is rated Easy with a par of 5 out of a maximum of 11 across all daily start words.