Poople #418 Answer: RENT to POOP
October 6, 2026 · Medium · 6 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from RENT to POOP takes 6 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1RENTBENT1st letter, R to B
- Step 2BENTBEAT3rd letter, N to A
- Step 3BEATBOAT2nd letter, E to O
- Step 4BOATBOOT3rd letter, A to O
- Step 5BOOTBOOP4th letter, T to P
- Step 6BOOPPOOP1st letter, B to P
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About this puzzle
Par 6 of 11. Rated Medium.
8 distinct shortest path(s) from RENT to POOP.
RENT connects to 13 other valid words.
The shortest routes split after move 1 and never agree again before POOP.
Harder than #417 (PAIR, par 5) by 1 move(s). #417 PAIR
How the routes branch
Right after RENT, 4 different words keep the route just as short: BENT, LENT, PENT, REST. None of them rejoin the others before POOP.
RENT offers a wide variety of first moves, but no matter your choice, you will eventually BOOP your way to POOP. Try starting with BENT for a path that includes BOOT and BOAT.
Bridge words
- RENT(noun)
- A payment made for the use of land, building, or other property.
- BENT(adjective)
- strongly inclined; determined to do or have something
- BEAT(verb)
- to strike repeatedly; to defeat in a game or contest
- BOAT(noun)
- A small vessel propelled on water by oars, sails, or an engine.
- BOOT(noun)
- A sturdy shoe covering the foot and ankle, or a device to immobilize a car.
- BOOP(noun)
- A gentle playful tap, especially on the nose.
First moves from RENT
RENT has 13 legal first moves. 4 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
3622 solves were recorded by the time this puzzle was published, and 8% 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 28s
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What is the Poople #418 answer?
The #418 start word is RENT. One shortest path to POOP takes 6 moves: RENT -> BENT -> BEAT -> BOAT -> BOOT -> BOOP -> POOP.
What is the shortest path from RENT to POOP?
There are at least 8 shortest paths from RENT to POOP, each taking 6 moves. One such path is RENT -> REST -> HEST -> HOST -> HOOT -> HOOP -> POOP. Another option is RENT -> PENT -> PEAT -> PLAT -> PLAP -> PLOP -> POOP.
Which first moves from RENT put me on the shortest path to POOP?
Four first moves from RENT will keep you on a shortest path to POOP. These moves are BENT, LENT, PENT, and REST. Each of these will allow you to reach POOP in 5 additional moves.
Are there any first moves from RENT that lead to a longer solution?
Yes, there are several first moves from RENT that will add extra steps to your solution. Moving to CENT, DENT, RANT, RUNT, SENT, TENT, VENT, or WENT will each cost one extra move. Moving to RENO will cost two extra moves.