Poople #377 Answer: TINT to POOP
August 26, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
Reveal one hint at a time to keep the challenge, or jump straight to the full shortest path from TINT to POOP.
About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
18 distinct shortest path(s) from TINT to POOP.
TINT connects to 12 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #376 (OUTS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #376 OUTS
Harder than #378 (GELS, par 5) by 1 move(s). #378 GELS
How the routes branch
Right after TINT, 6 different words keep the route just as short: HINT, LINT, TILT, TINE, TINK, TINS. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
Poople puzzle #377 is a wild ride. From a hint to a hoot, this one takes some unexpected turns.
Bridge words
- TINT(noun)
- A shade or color; to apply a slight color to something.
- HINT(noun)
- a slight or indirect indication or suggestion
- 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 TINT
TINT has 12 legal first moves. 6 of them stay on a shortest path to POOP.
Stays on the shortest path: 5 moves left to POOP.
Costs one extra move: 7 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
734 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 17% of them finished exactly on par.
Each row below groups solves by how many extra moves beyond par they took, from 0 (exactly on par) up to 6 or more. The number on each bar is that group's solve count, followed by its share of the total.
Median solve time: 1m 29s
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Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #377 answer?
The #377 start word is TINT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: TINT -> HINT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
What are the shortest solutions for today's puzzle starting with TINT?
There are at least 18 shortest solutions for today’s puzzle, all reaching POOP in 6 moves. One example is TINT -> TINS -> TONS -> CONS -> COOS -> COOP -> POOP. Another is TINT -> HINT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
Are there any first moves from TINT that lead to a dead end?
No, there are no dead ends from TINT; every legal word in Poople can eventually reach POOP. However, some first moves like DINT, MINT, PINT, TENT, TING, and TINY will cost you an extra move to reach POOP compared to the par score.
What is the meaning of the word HOLT, as seen in some of today's solutions?
HOLT refers to a wooded hill or an animal’s den, especially an otter’s. This word appears in several solutions, such as TINT -> HINT -> HILT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
How many different first moves from TINT can still reach POOP in the par of 6 moves?
There are 6 different first moves from TINT that allow you to reach POOP in the par of 6 moves. These optimal first moves are HINT, LINT, TILT, TINE, TINK, and TINS.