Poople #43 Answer: HANG to POOP
September 26, 2025 · Easy · 5 moves
Full solution
The shortest path from HANG to POOP takes 5 moves.
Shortest path
- Step 1HANGHANK4th letter, G 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 HANG to POOP.
HANG connects to 12 other valid words.
This puzzle has exactly one shortest route: every move is forced, with no equally short alternative at any step.
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 HANG puzzle has just one shortest solution, swinging through HANK, HONK, HOOK, and HOOP to POOP.
Bridge words
- HANG(verb)
- To suspend or be suspended from above with the lower part free.
- 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 HANG
HANG has 12 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 #43 answer?
The #43 start word is HANG. One shortest path to POOP takes 5 moves: HANG -> HANK -> HONK -> HOOK -> HOOP -> POOP.
Is there really only one way to solve today's HANG puzzle in the fewest moves?
Yes, there is only one shortest path from HANG to POOP. The unique shortest solution is HANG to HANK, then HONK, HOOK, and HOOP, before finally reaching POOP. All other first moves from HANG will take at least one extra move to reach POOP.
What is the best first move from HANG?
The best first move from HANG is HANK. This move leads directly to the single shortest solution path. Other moves like BANG, HAND, and HUNG will add an extra move to your solution.
What happens if I start with a word like DANG or FANG?
Starting with DANG, FANG, GANG, PANG, RANG, SANG, TANG, or YANG will add two extra moves to your solution. While these are valid first moves, they will make it harder to reach POOP in the fewest possible turns. The most efficient path begins with HANK.