Poople #275 Answer: PITS to POOP
May 16, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from PITS to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1PITSBITS1st letter, P to B
- Step 2BITSBOTS2nd letter, I to O
- Step 3BOTSBOOS3rd letter, T to O
- Step 4BOOSBOOP4th letter, S to P
- Step 5BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
3 distinct shortest path(s) from PITS to POOP.
PITS connects to 22 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #274 (WANT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #274 WANT
Easier than #276 (REEF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #276 REEF
How the routes branch
Right after PITS, 2 different words keep the route just as short: BITS, POTS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This Poople puzzle is a real pooper, ending exactly where we all started: in the toilet. That "boos" to "boop" step is just delightful.
Bridge words
- PITS(noun)
- The stone of a fruit, containing the seed.
- BITS(noun)
- small pieces or quantities of something; units of information in computing
- BOTS(noun)
- Automated software applications that perform tasks on the internet.
- BOOS(noun)
- Shouts of disapproval made by a crowd.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from PITS
PITS has 22 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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What is the Poople #275 answer?
The #275 start word is PITS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: PITS -> BITS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
What are the shortest solutions for today's PITS puzzle?
There are three shortest solutions for PITS, each taking 5 moves to reach POOP. Two of these paths start with POTS, and one starts with BITS, before converging on the final word.
Are there any first moves from PITS that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no dead ends from PITS; every valid first move will eventually lead to POOP. However, only BITS and POTS keep you on the shortest path to POOP, while other moves like FITS or PICS will add one or two extra moves to your solution.
How many valid first moves does PITS have?
PITS has 22 valid first moves in total. While many of these moves, such as HITS or PINS, will eventually lead to POOP, only BITS and POTS will keep you on the most efficient path to the solution.
What is the significance of the words BITS and POTS in this puzzle?
BITS and POTS are the only two first moves from PITS that lead to the shortest 5-move solutions. All three optimal paths begin with either PITS -> BITS or PITS -> POTS before continuing to POOP.