Poople #41 Answer: HAND to POOP
September 24, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HAND to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HANDHANK4th letter, D to K
- Step 2HANKHONK2nd letter, A to O
- Step 3HONKHOOK3rd letter, N to O
- Step 4HOOKHOOP4th letter, K to P
- Step 5HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
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About this puzzle
Par 5 of 11. Rated Easy.
1 distinct shortest path(s) from HAND to POOP.
HAND connects to 8 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
Easier than #40 (SPIN, par 6) by 1 move(s). #40 SPIN
Easier than #42 (TURF, par 6) by 1 move(s). #42 TURF
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, HAND, has only one shortest solution. It's a straight shot through HANK and HONK to HOOP and then POOP.
Bridge words
- HAND(noun)
- the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers
- HANK(noun)
- a coil or skein of yarn or thread
- HONK(noun)
- A loud, harsh sound made by a goose or a car horn.
- HOOK(noun)
- A curved piece of metal or other material used for catching or holding things.
- HOOP(noun)
- A circular band or ring of metal or wood.
First moves from HAND
HAND has 8 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.
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Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
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What is the Poople #41 answer?
The #41 start word is HAND. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HAND -> HANK -> HONK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP.
Is there only one way to solve today's puzzle in the par of 5 moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest solution for HAND to POOP. You must go through HANK, then HONK, then HOOK, then HOOP to reach POOP in 5 moves.
Which first moves from HAND lead to a solution that is longer than the par of 5 moves?
Most first moves from HAND will lead to a longer solution. BAND and HANG will cost you one extra move, while HARD, LAND, RAND, SAND, and WAND will cost you two extra moves.
What is the only first move from HAND that keeps you on track for the shortest solution?
The only first move from HAND that keeps you on track for the shortest solution is HANK. Any other first move will result in a solution longer than 5 moves.