Poople #206 Answer: UNIT to POOP
March 8, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from UNIT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1UNITSNIT1st letter, U to S
- Step 2SNITSLIT2nd letter, N to L
- Step 3SLITSLOT3rd letter, I to O
- Step 4SLOTPLOT1st letter, S to P
- Step 5PLOTPLOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 6PLOPPOOP2nd letter, L to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
10 distinct shortest path(s) from UNIT to POOP.
UNIT connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #205 (WAKE, par 5) by 1 move(s). #205 WAKE
Harder than #207 (SPUN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #207 SPUN
How the routes branch
Right after SNIT, 3 different words keep the route just as short: SLIT, SNIP, SNOT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from UNIT to POOP is a real snit, taking a sharp turn at SLOT. It’s like a plot twist in a short story.
Bridge words
- UNIT(noun)
- An individual thing or person regarded as single and complete but able to form part of a larger whole.
- SNIT(noun)
- a fit of ill temper; an agitated or irritated state
- SLIT(noun)
- a long narrow cut or opening
- SLOT(noun)
- a narrow opening or groove; a position in a sequence or series
- PLOT(noun)
- A secret plan or scheme to accomplish a purpose, especially a sinister one.
- PLOP(verb)
- To fall with a soft sound, like an object dropping into water.
First moves from UNIT
UNIT has 3 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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.
Costs two extra moves: 8 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 #206 answer?
The #206 start word is UNIT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: UNIT -> SNIT -> SLIT -> SLOT -> PLOT -> PLOP -> POOP.
What is the best first move from UNIT?
The best first move from UNIT is SNIT. It is the only move that allows you to reach POOP in the par of 6 moves. Moving to KNIT or UNIS will add at least one or two extra moves to your solution, respectively.
Are all the shortest solutions similar for UNIT?
Yes, all ten shortest solutions for UNIT share the same first step to SNIT. From there, they branch out through words like SNOT, SNIP, and SLIT, but all paths eventually lead to POOP in 6 moves. This indicates a strong initial bottleneck in the puzzle.
What does the word SNIT mean in this puzzle?
SNIT, the crucial first step from UNIT, means a fit of ill temper or an agitated state. This word is a real word and is not just a made-up word for the puzzle. It serves as a bridge to many different paths towards POOP.
Are there many ways to reach POOP from UNIT?
Yes, there are at least 10 shortest solutions to reach POOP from UNIT. These solutions all start with SNIT, then diverge through words like SNOT, SNIP, and SLIT, before converging again. This puzzle offers a good variety of paths once you make the initial correct move.