Poople #374 Answer: GIRL to POOP
August 23, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GIRL to POOP.
GIRL connects to 2 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #373 (ENDS, par 7) by 2 move(s). #373 ENDS
Easier than #375 (RITZ, par 7) by 2 move(s). #375 RITZ
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
This ladder took a dark turn at the end. From "pool" to "poop" in one step? That's quite a splash.
Bridge words
- GIRL(noun)
- A female child or young woman.
- GILL(noun)
- Respiratory organ of aquatic animals like fish, for extracting oxygen from water.
- PILL(noun)
- A small, rounded mass of medicine to be swallowed whole.
- POLL(noun)
- A survey of public opinion, or the casting of votes in an election.
- POOL(noun)
- A small body of standing water, or a game played with cues and balls.
First moves from GIRL
GIRL has 2 legal first moves. Only one of them stays 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 #374 answer?
The #374 start word is GIRL. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GIRL -> GILL -> PILL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Is there really only one shortest path from GIRL to POOP?
Yes, for this puzzle there is only one shortest solution. It goes GIRL to GILL, then PILL, POLL, and POOL before reaching POOP in 5 moves.
Are there any other first moves from GIRL besides GILL?
Yes, you can also move from GIRL to GIRD. However, that path will cost you at least one extra move compared to starting with GILL.
Why is the word GILL included in the solution path?
GILL is part of the only shortest solution for this puzzle. It is a respiratory organ found in aquatic animals like fish, used for extracting oxygen from water.