Poople #225 Answer: HAWK to POOP
March 27, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HAWK to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HAWKHACK3rd letter, W to C
- Step 2HACKHOCK2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3HOCKHOOK3rd letter, C to O
- Step 4HOOKHOOP4th letter, K 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 HAWK to POOP.
HAWK connects to 5 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and rejoin 2 move(s) later, at move 3.
Easier than #224 (LANE, par 6) by 1 move(s). #224 LANE
Easier than #226 (HAZY, par 7) by 2 move(s). #226 HAZY
How the routes branch
Right after HAWK, 2 different words keep the route just as short: HACK, HANK. Whichever one you pick, the routes lead back together at HOOK on move 3.
This puzzle's a real pooper! That single letter change from HOOK to HOOP is a fun little twist.
Bridge words
- HAWK(noun)
- A diurnal bird of prey with short, rounded wings and a long tail.
- HACK(verb)
- to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or data
- HOCK(noun)
- joint of a quadruped's hind leg, corresponding to the human ankle
- HOOK(noun)
- A curved piece of metal or other material used for catching or holding things.
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
First moves from HAWK
HAWK has 5 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 #225 answer?
The #225 start word is HAWK. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HAWK -> HACK -> HOCK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP.
What are the shortest solutions for today's puzzle starting with HAWK?
There are two shortest solutions for HAWK today, both taking 5 moves to reach POOP. One path goes HAWK -> HANK -> HONK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP, and the other is HAWK -> HACK -> HOCK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP.
What is special about the words HACK and HANK in this puzzle?
HACK and HANK are the only two first moves from HAWK that lead to a shortest solution. Every solution path from HAWK must pass through either HACK or HANK before eventually meeting at HOOK.
Are there any first moves from HAWK that make the puzzle significantly longer?
Yes, choosing GAWK as your first move from HAWK will cost you two extra moves compared to the shortest paths. Other first moves like HARK and HAWS only cost one extra move.
Do all solutions for HAWK eventually meet at a common word?
Yes, all solution paths from HAWK eventually converge at the word HOOK. From HOOK, the path continues through HOOP to reach POOP.