Poople #378 Answer: GELS to POOP
August 27, 2026 · Easy · 5 moves
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from GELS to POOP.
GELS connects to 7 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #377 (TINT, par 6) by 1 move(s). #377 TINT
How the routes branch
Every word in this ladder is forced. Swap any single word for another valid neighbour and the route gets longer.
Today's puzzle, GELS to POOP, has only one direct path through GELD. Taking GALS, GEES, or GETS will add an extra move to your ladder.
Bridge words
- GELS(noun)
- a semi-solid, jelly-like substance, often used in cosmetics or medicine
- GELD(verb)
- to castrate an animal; to remove a financial or creative essential part
- GOLD(noun)
- A precious yellow metallic element, used as a monetary standard and in jewelry.
- GOOD(adjective)
- of high quality or standard; excellent
- GOOP(noun)
- A thick, sticky, or messy substance.
First moves from GELS
GELS has 7 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.
Costs two extra moves: 7 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
769 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 13% 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 34s
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What is the Poople #378 answer?
The #378 start word is GELS. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: GELS -> GELD -> GOLD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve GELS to POOP in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for today’s puzzle. The unique path is GELS -> GELD -> GOLD -> GOOD -> GOOP -> POOP. Any other first move from GELS will require more than 5 total moves to reach POOP.
What is the best first move from GELS?
The best first move from GELS is to change it to GELD. This move keeps you on track for the shortest solution of 5 moves. All other first moves from GELS will cost at least one extra move.
Are there any other first moves that are almost as good as GELD?
Yes, GALS, GEES, and GETS are all good alternatives, only costing one extra move. These three options allow you to reach POOP in 6 moves, just one more than the par. EELS, GEMS, and GENS, however, will cost two extra moves.