Poople #196 Answer: WEST to POOP
February 26, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from WEST to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1WESTHEST1st letter, W to H
- Step 2HESTHOST2nd letter, E to O
- Step 3HOSTHOOT3rd letter, S to O
- Step 4HOOTHOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 5HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
2 distinct shortest path(s) from WEST to POOP.
WEST connects to 16 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #197 (OWNS, par 9) by 4 move(s). #197 OWNS
How the routes branch
Right after WEST, 2 different words keep the route just as short: HEST, LEST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder to Poop takes a quick turn from WEST to HEST, then smoothly sails to the finish. A satisfyingly straight path!
Bridge words
- WEST(noun)
- The direction toward the point where the sun sets.
- HEST(noun)
- A command or order given by a person in authority.
- HOST(noun)
- A person who receives or entertains guests.
- 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 WEST
WEST has 16 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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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #196 answer?
The #196 start word is WEST. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: WEST -> HEST -> HOST -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Only two words are listed as first moves that reach POOP in the par of five. Are there any other first moves from WEST that are as efficient?
No, only HEST and LEST lead to a solution in the par of five moves. All other first moves from WEST, such as BEST or FEST, will cost you at least one extra move to reach POOP.
What is the most common word that solutions to this puzzle pass through?
The word POOP is the most common word in solutions, as it is the final destination for every path. However, among the intermediate words, HOOP and LOOP are both used in one of the two shortest solutions.
Is there a significant difference in the number of moves it takes to reach POOP if I start with WENT or WEPT?
Yes, starting with WENT or WEPT will add two extra moves to your path to POOP. The most efficient first moves, HEST and LEST, reach POOP in four more steps, for a total of five moves.