Poople #212 Answer: YELP to POOP
March 14, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from YELP to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1YELPHELP1st letter, Y to H
- Step 2HELPHEMP3rd letter, L to M
- Step 3HEMPHUMP2nd letter, E to U
- Step 4HUMPPUMP1st letter, H to P
- Step 5PUMPPOMP2nd letter, U to O
- Step 6POMPPOOP3rd letter, M to O
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
7 distinct shortest path(s) from YELP to POOP.
YELP connects to 3 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #211 (SHED, par 5) by 1 move(s). #211 SHED
Harder than #213 (FUEL, par 5) by 1 move(s). #213 FUEL
How the routes branch
Right after YELP, 3 different words keep the route just as short: HELP, KELP, YELL. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from YELP to POOP takes a surprising detour through HUMP. It's a bumpy ride, but worth it for the laugh.
Bridge words
- YELP(verb)
- a short, sharp cry, often of pain or excitement
- HELP(verb)
- To give assistance or support to someone; to make something easier.
- HEMP(noun)
- A plant fiber used for rope, fabric, and other materials.
- HUMP(noun)
- A rounded protuberance on the back of an animal or a person.
- PUMP(noun)
- A mechanical device using suction or pressure to raise or move liquids, gases, or solids.
- POMP(noun)
- Grand and showy ceremonial display.
First moves from YELP
YELP has 3 legal first moves. 3 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
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What is the Poople #212 answer?
The #212 start word is YELP. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: YELP -> HELP -> HEMP -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP.
How many shortest solutions are there for YELP to POOP?
There are at least 7 shortest solutions for this puzzle. These paths all reach POOP in 6 moves, which is the par for this puzzle.
What are the possible first moves from YELP that lead to a shortest solution?
The first moves from YELP that lead to a shortest solution are HELP, KELP, and YELL. Each of these moves allows you to reach POOP in 5 additional steps, making a total of 6 moves from YELP.
Are there any solutions that go through words like HUMP or POMP?
Yes, there is a solution that passes through HUMP and POMP. One path is YELP -> HELP -> HEMP -> HUMP -> PUMP -> POMP -> POOP, which is one of the shortest solutions.
Which first move from YELP offers the most shortest path options?
The first move YELL offers the most shortest path options, with four distinct routes to POOP. These paths include YELL -> TELL -> TOLL, and YELL -> DELL or YELL -> BELL.