Poople #416 Answer: RAFT to POOP
October 4, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RAFT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RAFTHAFT1st letter, R to H
- Step 2HAFTHALT3rd letter, F to L
- Step 3HALTHOLT2nd letter, A to O
- Step 4HOLTHOOT3rd letter, L to O
- Step 5HOOTHOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 6HOOPPOOP1st letter, H to P
Just want a hint?
About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
7 distinct shortest path(s) from RAFT to POOP.
RAFT connects to 7 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #415 (TEEN, par 5) by 1 move(s). #415 TEEN
How the routes branch
Right after RAFT, 2 different words keep the route just as short: HAFT, RIFT. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
RAFT to POOP today! From RAFT, you can take a HAFT or RIFT. Either way, you will eventually make it to HOOT, then HOOP, before you reach POOP.
Bridge words
- RAFT(noun)
- a flat buoyant structure of logs or planks used as a boat or floating platform
- HAFT(noun)
- A handle of a knife, dagger, or tool.
- HALT(verb)
- To stop moving or progressing.
- 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 RAFT
RAFT has 7 legal first moves. 2 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.
Costs two extra moves: 8 moves total to POOP.
Solve stats
2468 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 23% 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: 2m 26s
Stuck on a different word?
Enter your current 4-letter word for the shortest path to POOP.
Today's puzzle is live
A new Poople puzzle unlocks daily, always at 08:00 UTC.
Play todayFAQ
What is the Poople #416 answer?
The #416 start word is RAFT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RAFT -> HAFT -> HALT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP.
How many solutions are there to get from RAFT to POOP?
There are at least 7 solutions to get from RAFT to POOP. All of these solutions take 6 moves, which is the par for this puzzle.
What are the best first moves from RAFT?
The best first moves from RAFT are HAFT and RIFT, both of which allow you to reach POOP in 5 more moves. Other first moves like DAFT, RANT, RAPT, and WAFT will cost you one extra move.
Is there a common word that many solutions pass through on the way to POOP?
Yes, many solutions pass through HOOT and HOOP on the way to POOP. For example, the path RAFT -> HAFT -> HALT -> HOLT -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP uses both of these words.
Does RAFT have many possible first moves?
RAFT has 7 valid neighbors, which is a good number of first moves. Two of these, HAFT and RIFT, are optimal and lead to the shortest solutions.