Poople #375 Answer: RITZ to POOP
August 24, 2026 · Medium · 7 moves
Full solution
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About this puzzle
Par 7 of 11. Rated Medium.
20 or more distinct shortest paths from RITZ to POOP.
RITZ connects to 2 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 2 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #374 (GIRL, par 5) by 2 move(s). #374 GIRL
Harder than #376 (OUTS, par 5) by 2 move(s). #376 OUTS
How the routes branch
Right after RITE, 7 different words keep the route just as short: CITE, LITE, RILE, RIME, RIPE, RISE, ROTE. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.(Based on the 20+ shortest routes we found; more may exist.)
This ladder from RITZ to POOP is a real bite, but BITE is a strong pivot. It's a short, sharp descent.
Bridge words
- RITZ(noun)
- great luxury or style
- RITE(noun)
- A ceremonial act or series of acts.
- BITE(verb)
- to cut, grip, or wound with the teeth
- 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 RITZ
RITZ has 2 legal first moves. Only one of them stays on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 6 moves left to POOP.
Costs two extra moves: 9 moves total to POOP.
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #375 answer?
The #375 start word is RITZ. One shortest path to POOP takes 7 moves: RITZ -> RITE -> BITE -> BITS -> BOTS -> BOOS -> BOOP -> POOP.
Why does RITZ only have two valid first moves?
RITZ has very few neighbors, with only RITE and DITZ as valid first moves. This significantly limits the opening options for this puzzle, making it a more constrained challenge than usual. All 20 shortest solutions provided begin with RITZ to RITE.
Is there only one way to start the RITZ puzzle and reach POOP?
Yes, to achieve the par of 7 moves, you must start by changing RITZ to RITE. While DITZ is another valid first move from RITZ, it costs two extra moves and does not lead to any of the shortest solutions. All the provided shortest paths begin with RITZ then RITE.
How many different shortest solutions are there for RITZ to POOP?
There are at least 20 different shortest solutions to get from RITZ to POOP. The puzzle’s solution count was capped at 20, meaning there could be even more ways to solve it in the minimum number of moves. For example, one path is RITZ -> RITE -> RILE -> RILL -> PILL -> POLL -> POOL -> POOP.
Are there any common words that appear frequently in the shortest solutions?
Yes, many of the shortest solutions converge through certain words. For instance, paths frequently pass through POLL, POOL, and POOP towards the end. Earlier, words like ROTE and COTE also appear in multiple distinct paths.