Poople #188 Answer: GOTH to POOP
February 18, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GOTH to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GOTHBOTH1st letter, G to B
- Step 2BOTHBOTS4th letter, H to S
- Step 3BOTSBOOS3rd letter, T to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GOTH to POOP.
GOTH connects to 4 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #187 (ANEW, par 7) by 2 move(s). #187 ANEW
Easier than #189 (ARMY, par 8) by 3 move(s). #189 ARMY
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This ladder from GOTH to POOP is pure poetry, gracefully gliding through "both" and "bots" before landing softly.
Bridge words
- GOTH(noun)
- a subculture or music genre characterized by dark aesthetics and introspective themes
- BOTH(determiner)
- referring to two things or people together
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from GOTH
GOTH has 4 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #188 answer?
The #188 start word is GOTH. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GOTH -> BOTH -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from GOTH to POOP?
Yes, there is only one shortest path for this puzzle. The unique 5-move solution is GOTH -> BOTH -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP. Any other sequence of moves will take longer.
What is the best first move from GOTH?
The best first move from GOTH is to change it to BOTH. This move keeps you on track for the shortest 5-move solution. Other first moves like GOSH, LOTH, or MOTH will cost you at least one extra move.
What does BOOP mean in this puzzle?
In this puzzle, BOOP means a gentle playful tap, especially on the nose. It is the penultimate word in the shortest solution, appearing right before POOP. The full path is GOTH -> BOTH -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.