Poople #354 Answer: TILT to POOP
August 3, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from TILT to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1TILTHILT1st letter, T 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.
4 distinct shortest path(s) from TILT to POOP.
TILT connects to 9 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Easier than #353 (HUFF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #353 HUFF
Easier than #355 (REIN, par 6) by 1 move(s). #355 REIN
How the routes branch
Right after TILT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: HILT, TILL. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
This puzzle was a real "hoot"! It took a sharp turn at "holt" before finally reaching the potty.
Bridge words
- TILT(verb)
- to cause to lean, slope, or slant
- 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 TILT
TILT has 9 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 #354 answer?
The #354 start word is TILT. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: TILT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Are there many ways to solve this puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there are at least 4 ways to solve this puzzle in the par of 5 moves. Three of these start by changing TILT to TILL, and one starts by changing TILT to HILT.
What is the meaning of HOLT?
HOLT means a wooded hill or an animal’s den, especially an otter’s. It appears in one of the shortest solutions: TILT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
What words can I make from TILT that don't lead to a shortest solution?
You can change TILT to GILT, KILT, LILT, SILT, TILE, or WILT, but these moves will cost you at least one extra turn. Changing TILT to TINT will cost you two extra moves to reach POOP.
Do all the shortest solutions follow a similar path?
Not entirely, as the solutions diverge significantly early on. While all paths start with TILT and end with POOP, some go through TILL and others through HILT, leading to different middle words like TOLL, PILL, HOLT, and HOOT.