Poople #241 Answer: GILT to POOP
April 12, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from GILT to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1GILTHILT1st letter, G to H
- Step 2HILTHOLT2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3HOLTHOOT3rd letter, L 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.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from GILT to POOP.
GILT connects to 10 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #240 (TIDY, par 6) by 1 move(s). #240 TIDY
Easier than #242 (BUSH, par 6) by 1 move(s). #242 BUSH
How the routes branch
Right after GILT, 3 different words keep the route just as short: GILD, GILL, HILT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This ladder from GILT to POOP is a real hoot! The "holt" to "hoot" jump is pretty clever.
Bridge words
- GILT(noun)
- a thin layer of gold or a gold-colored substance applied to a surface
- HILT(noun)
- The handle of a sword, dagger, or tool.
- HOLT(noun)
- A wooded hill or a an animal's den, especially an otter's.
- 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 GILT
GILT has 10 legal first moves. 3 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #241 answer?
The #241 start word is GILT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GILT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to get from GILT to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
No, there are three distinct shortest solutions for today’s puzzle. You can change GILT to GILL, GILD, or HILT as your first move to stay on par.
My first move from GILT was GIFT. Why did I not solve the puzzle in 5 moves?
Changing GILT to GIFT adds an extra move to your solution. While GIFT is a valid word, it does not lead to one of the shortest paths to POOP, costing you at least one extra turn.
What is a HOLT?
A HOLT is a wooded hill or an animal’s den, especially an otter’s. This word appears in the path GILT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.